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The 2/6th Commando Squadron was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during the Second World War. Raised in May 1942 as the 2/6th Independent Company, the 2/6th's main role was to conduct irregular type warfare including small scale raiding, sabotage, long-range patrolling and reconnaissance operations rather than the traditional commando type direct action operations. As such, for the most part the unit conducted operations in small groups operating inside enemy territory, or out in front of larger friendly forces. The 2/6th undertook four major campaigns during the war—Kokoda, Buna, Markham–Ramu and Balikpapan—and was involved in arguably one of the most spectacular small unit actions of the war during the Battle of Kaiapit.

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  • The 2/6th Commando Squadron was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during the Second World War. Raised in May 1942 as the 2/6th Independent Company, the 2/6th's main role was to conduct irregular type warfare including small scale raiding, sabotage, long-range patrolling and reconnaissance operations rather than the traditional commando type direct action operations. As such, for the most part the unit conducted operations in small groups operating inside enemy territory, or out in front of larger friendly forces. The 2/6th undertook four major campaigns during the war—Kokoda, Buna, Markham–Ramu and Balikpapan—and was involved in arguably one of the most spectacular small unit actions of the war during the Battle of Kaiapit.
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  • Reconnaissance and long range patrols
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  • Purple Devils
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  • Australia
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  • Commando
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  • Members of the 2/6th display Japanese flags captured during the Battle of Kaiapit
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  • 1942(xsd:integer)
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  • The 2/6th Commando Squadron was one of 12 independent companies or commando squadrons raised by the Australian Army during the Second World War. Raised in May 1942 as the 2/6th Independent Company, the 2/6th's main role was to conduct irregular type warfare including small scale raiding, sabotage, long-range patrolling and reconnaissance operations rather than the traditional commando type direct action operations. As such, for the most part the unit conducted operations in small groups operating inside enemy territory, or out in front of larger friendly forces. The 2/6th undertook four major campaigns during the war—Kokoda, Buna, Markham–Ramu and Balikpapan—and was involved in arguably one of the most spectacular small unit actions of the war during the Battle of Kaiapit. Between 1942 and 1945, the unit suffered 138 casualties, of which 58 were killed. Members of the company also earned numerous awards for their service, including the Distinguished Service Order, two Military Crosses, one Distinguished Conduct Medal, two Military Medals, an American Silver Star, and 23 Mentions in Despatches. The unit was disbanded in January 1946, following the cessation of hostilities in the Pacific.
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