"This website came to fruition in an attempt to
tell the true story the 2/26th Infantry Battalion, (the only
Infantry Battalion raised in Queensland; part of the 27th Brigade,
8th Division) played during the Malay Campaign of World War II."
 This site owes its birth to three dedicated people: Daryl Henbery -WebMaster (left) Muriel Butler - Research (middle) and Ron Raaen - Former Battalion member and sponsor. (right) R.I.P. – Ronald Ole Raaen 28 Jan 1917 – 2 Nov 2011 “Lest We Forget” |
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The battalion
colours are purple on blue and grey, as shown on the left.
The battalion has a poem dedicated to their colours called
"The Purple on Blue and Grey" and can be read
here... |
This
site is in memory of Private Eric (Ricky) Henry Williams QX14871
(1909-1966)
To view more information about the men who served with the 2/26th Battalion please visit the Nominal Roll Page here...
"The 8th Division constituted 14% of the British
force but it took 73% of the battle deaths."
2/26 Battalion Family & Friends
Association Inc.
For Membership enquiries please contact Muriel Butler
e-mail: CLICK HERE
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