Australian 2nd Division
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The name 2nd Division has been used for two different units of the Australian Army.
- In 1915, a 2nd Division was formed as part of the First Australian Imperial Force. When World War I ended the division was demobilised. See: Australian 2nd Division (World War I).
- In 1921, the 2nd Division name was revived and was assigned to a formation of Australian Citizens Military Forces (reserve) units from New South Wales; the division served in the South West Pacific Area during World War II. See Australian 2nd Division (World War II).
- The current 2nd Division is the administrative formation of the current Australian Army responsible for the majority of Army Reserve units tasked with the home defence of Australia.