2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment
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The 2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment (2/17 RNSWR) is a reserve infantry battalion of the Australian Army. Currently part of the 5th Brigade, attached to the 2nd Division, the unit currently consists of a headquarters, signals platoon and three rifle companies spread out across a number of depots throughout the state of New South Wales. The unit was formed in 1987, following a reorganisation of the Australian Army Reserve which saw the amalgamation of a number of Reserve units across Australia. Through the 2nd Battalion and the 17th Battalion, the unit can trace its lineage back to 1860 and today it carries battle honours from both of these units, as well as the units of the Second Australian Imperial Force which fought during World War II.
2nd/17th Battalion, Royal New South Wales Regiment | |
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Active | 1987–present |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Light infantry |
Part of | 5th Brigade, 2nd Division |
Garrison/HQ | Pymble |
Motto(s) | Nulli Secundus (Second To None) Facta Probant (Deeds Prove)[1] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Kfoury |
Colonel Commandant | Major General Paul Brereton AM RFD |
Colonel of the Regiment | Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales |
Insignia | |
Unit colour patch |