List of Australian Army artillery units in World War I

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Members of the 1st Field Brigade firing an 18 pounder gun during a night exercise

The following is a list of Australian Army artillery units in World War I.

Contents

Divisional Artillery

1st Division Artillery

The Kangar, a 6 inch 30 cwt howitzer, about to open fire on the "Olive Grove" from "White's Valley", Gallipoli August 1915. 6inch30cwtHowitzerKangarGallipoliAugust1915.jpeg
The Kangar, a 6 inch 30 cwt howitzer, about to open fire on the "Olive Grove" from "White's Valley", Gallipoli August 1915.

1st Division Artillery Formed August 1914 and assigned to 1st Division.

Subunits:

2nd Division Artillery

2nd Division Artillery Formed September 1915 and assigned to 2nd Division

Subunits:

3rd Division Artillery

Formed February 1916 for 3rd Division

Subunits:

4th Division Artillery

Formed Egypt February 1916 for 4th Division

Subunits:

5th Division Artillery

Formed Egypt February 1916 for 5th Division

Subunits:

Siege artillery

54th Siege Battery with its 8-inch howitzers, Western Front. FrankHurleyAustralian8inchHowitzerBattery.jpg
54th Siege Battery with its 8-inch howitzers, Western Front.

Captured units

Heavy trench mortar batteries

Reserve units

Training depot

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