Australian Imperial Force

The name Australian Imperial Force refers to expeditionary forces raised to fight overseas during the World Wars:

The First Australian Imperial Force, raised in 1914 to fight in World War I, and disbanded in 1921
The Second Australian Imperial Force, raised in 1939 to fight in World War II, and ceasing to exist in 1947

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