66th Battalion (Australia)
| 66th Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | April 1917 – September 1917 October 1945 – November 1948 |
| Disbanded | 16th September 1917 23th November 1948 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Australian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Infantry Peacekeeping |
| Size | Battalion |
The 66th Battalion was an infantry unit of the Australian Army that existed briefly during World War I and later in the aftermath of World War II. It was initially raised in 1917 as part of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). Later, the battalion was reformed in 1945 to serve as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF).