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Invasion of Malaya
Invasion
Malaya (the mainland component of present-day Malaysia) was a key British colony prior to the Second World War. Economically, it was the source of large quantities of natural resources, particularly t...E84717
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Invasion of southern France
Invasion
The invasion of southern France was originally intended as a diversion for the Normandy landings but logistical difficulties ultimately prevented it from being launched at the same time. It was persis...E84718
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Ioribaiwa
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the defensive operations conducted around Ioribaiwa on the Kokoda Trail. The honour includes the withdrawal to Imita Ridge on 16 September, which was the last conducted by...E84493
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Isurava
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in defensive action fought at Isurava on the Kokoda Trail. The Japanese closed with the Australians at Isurava on 15 August who held the position until finally forced to with...E84495
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Italian Campaign
Campaign
Fought between September 1943 and April 1945, the Italian campaign of the Second World War was intended principally to divert German resources away from other fronts; Italy itself surrendered on 3 Sep...E84662
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Java 1942
Campaign honour
This campaign honour was awarded for participation in the defence of Java, Netherlands East Indies, against the invading Japanese. Blackforce, a mixture of Australian units, fought alongside Dutch and...E84674
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Jemaluang
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for participation in the ambush at Jemaluang, on the east coast of Johore, Malaya. At Jemaluang Australian troops of the 22nd Infantry Brigade, including the 2/18th Infantry Ba...E84499
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Jezzine
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in operations around Jezzine in central Lebabnon. The honour includes the two phases of offensive operations 14-16 and 22-24 June, and the defeat of the intervening Vichy Fr...E84502
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Jivenaneng-Kumawa
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for the series of actions and attack that resulted in the capture of Jivenaneng and Kumawa, during the Japanese counter attack against Scarlet Beach. The fighting around Jivena...E84503
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Johore
Battle honours
This battle honour was awarded for participation in operations in Johore, the southern state of Malaya. Having quickly advanced down the Malaya Peninsula, Australian, British, and Indian troops fought...E84504
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Kaboibus-Kiarivu
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in patrol operations mounted to clear the area around the villages of Kaboibus and Kairivu in the Prince Alexander mountains, south of But in northern New Guinea. The operati...E84507
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Kalueng River
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for participation in the offensive engagement beyond the Kalueng River, north of Gusika, Huon Peninsula, New Guinea. The battle honour is unique to the 22nd Infantry Battalion.E84508
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Koepang
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for the defence of Koepang, the administrative centre of Dutch Timor, and subsequent fighting. The Australians in Dutch Timor were part of Sparrow Force and fought alongside Du...E84511
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Kokoda Trail
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in operations in Papua along the path that ran between Ower's Corner, outside of Port Moresby, and the village of Wairopi, on the west bank of the Kumusi River. This path was...E84512
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Kokoda Trail Campaign
Campaign
The Kokoda Trail was a path that linked Ower's Corner, approximately 40 km north-east of Port Moresby, and the small village of Wairopi, on the northern side of the Owen Stanley mountain range. From W...E84663
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Komiatum
Battle honours
Awarded for participation in the operations that resulted in the capture of Komiatum Ridge, to the south west of Salamua, in eastern New Guinea.E84514
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Lababia Ridge
Battle honours
Awarded for the defence of the key position on Lababia Ridge, overlooking Mubo, in eastern New Guinea, against a determined Japanese attack.E84518
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Lababia Ridge operations
Battle
Lababia Ridge was a high, steep, jungle-covered feature that rose out of the Bitoi River valley to the east of Mubo. It was crossed by several tracks that made it a key tactical position during the fi...E84357
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Labuan
Battle honours
This honour was awarded for participation in the amphibious landing on Labuan Island and the subsequent operations which neutralised the Japanese on the island.E84519