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4th Australian Brigade
4th Australian Brigade, consisted of the 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th Battalions, AIF and was made up mainly of men from New South Wales. The saw action at Gallipoli and on the Western Front.
25th Apr 1915 Landings
30th Aug 1915 Relief Completed
12th August 1915 Reliefs 50th Battalion AIF moved into the front line at Wire Trench near La Boisselle on the Somme. They were quickly ordered forward to relieve the 16th Battalion. Upon reaching Tom's Cut, the movement was spotted by enemy observers and a heavy barrage rained down. They met the men of the 16th in Park Lane with both battalions, crowding into the trench as the exchange took place. The heavy barrage continued until 7.30pm when it eased somewhat. The 50th suffered heavy losses, especially amongst officers and NCOs.
19th October 1916 In Support 
1st Feb 1917 Attack Made
2nd Feb 1917 Counter Attack
10th Feb 1917 Under Shellfire
28th Aug 1917 Reliefs
13th Mar 1918 London Food
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