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The assignment of Battalion s to Brigade s and Division s varied considerably within the army during this period. The division was based mostly at Parramatta and — for virtually all of its existence — was tasked with defence of the greater Sydney area. After World War II broke out, the division was partly mobilised, although the Militia was barred from overseas service. As a result, many members joined the Second Australian Imperial Force . After the Pacific War began in December 1941 , Militia members were prevented from joining the AIF, and were called up for full-time service, in case there were attacks by Japanese land forces against the Australian mainland. COMMANDING OFFICERS 1939: Maj. Gen. Robert Jackson 1940-41: Maj. Gen. Albert Fewtrell 1942: Maj. Gen. Francis Derham 1942: Maj. Gen. Cyril Clowes 1943: Maj. Gen. Herbert Lloyd |
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