The 4th Motor Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army

Australian Army

The Australian Army is Australia's military land force. It is part of the Australian Defence Force along with the Royal Australian Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. While the Chief of Defence commands the Australian Defence Force , the Army is commanded by the Chief of Army...

 during World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. The brigade was converted in March 1942, from the 1st Cavalry Brigade

3rd Cavalry Brigade (Australia)

The 3rd Australian Cavalry Brigade was a formation of the Australian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in September 1939, and assigned to the 2nd Australian Cavalry Division. The brigade did not see any active service and was converted into the 3rd Australian Motor Brigade in March...

, and converted again to the 3rd Army Tank Brigade in May 1942. The brigade was assigned to the 1st Australian Motor Division on formation and did not see any active service.

Brigade units

All units that served with the brigade during the war.

• 3rd Armoured Regiment
• 6th Motor Regiment
• 7th Motor Regiment
• 14th Motor Regiment