4th Division | |
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Active | 1 November 1941 – 1 April 1944 |
Disbanded | 1 April 1944 |
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Branch | ![]() |
Role | Home defence |
Part of | Central Military District |
Engagements | World 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.