1st Light Tank Company (Australia)
| 1st Light Tank Company | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1937 – March 1941 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Armoured |
| Role | Armoured warfare |
The 1st Light Tank Company was an Australian Army armoured unit formed in 1937 equipped with the Vickers Light Tank MkIIA light tank.[1][2]
The unit was raised in November 1937 from the disbanded 1st Tank Section, with the men and equipment transferred to the unit and was based at Randwick, New South Wales.[2] The unit was disbanded in March 1941.
Citations
- ^ "Green Hills, NSW. c 1938. Vickers MkIIA light tanks of 1st Light Tank Company, Australian Army on ..." www.awm.gov.au. Retrieved 31 January 2026.
- ^ a b "1st Light Tank Company". Australian Armour. Archived from the original on 9 October 2007. Retrieved 8 August 2011.