Australian Battalions - Imperial Camel Corps

The Imperial Camel Corps (ICC) was formed in January 1916 in order to deal with the revolt of pro-Turkish Senussi tribesmen in Egypt's Western Desert. The first four companies were recruited from Australian infantry battalions recuperating after Gallipoli. Four battalions were eventually formed. The 1st and 3rd were entirely Australian, the 2nd was British, and the 4th was a mix of Australians and New Zealanders. The ICC also had its own machine gun unit, and a battery of light artillery recruited in Hong Kong and Singapore.

Australian officers of the Imperial Camel Corps - Palestine, July 1918

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Captain J D Cramb on a camel - Palestine, July 1918

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Australian Camel Corps

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Tradition

Date of Formation:
January 1916

Date of Disbandment:
June 1918

Casualties:
200 killed, 598 wounded

Decorations (Australians only):
18 MC, 2 bars
13 DCM
26 MM
2 MSM
43 MID
9 Foreign awards

State Raised:
N/A - Raised in Palestine

Unit Colour Patch:

Unit History Book(s)
Sand, sweat and camels: the Australian companies of the Imperial Camel Corps
G.F. Langley

Traditions inherited by:

The Australian Battalions later became the 14th and 15th Australian Light Horse regiments.

1 Australian Battalions Imperial Camel Corps Brigade colour patch

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Australian Battalions Imperial Camel Corps unofficial Hat badge

Australian Battalions Imperial Camel Corps unofficial shoulder title

Australian Battalions - Imperial Camel Corps

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