The main body of the battalion remained in Darwin, forming part of the town's defensive garrison, until late October 1940, when they were relieved by the 2/25th Battalion, and embarked again on the "Zealandia".
The main body of the battalion remained in Darwin. The main body of the battalion was forming part of the town's defensive garrison. This was until late October 1940. They were relieved by the 2/25th Battalion. The main body of the battalion embarked again on the "Zealandia".