4th Division (New Zealand)

4th Division
Active1 November 1941 – 1 April 1944
Disbanded1 April 1944
Country New Zealand
Branch New Zealand Military Forces
RoleHome defence
Part ofCentral Military District
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Norman Weir (1942)
Geoffrey Peren (1942–1943)

The 4th Division was one of three home defence divisions of the New Zealand Military Forces formed during World War II. The unit was established on 1 November 1941 and was responsible for protecting the southern part of New Zealand's North Island from invasion. The division was greatly reduced in size during 1943 and was disbanded on 1 April 1944 without seeing combat.


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