Africa, Syria 1941, Merjayun, Chenim and Rharife, Damour, Mazaraat ech Chouf, South-West Pacific 1942–45, Kokoda Track, Iroibaiwa, Eora Creek–Templeton's Crossing II, Oivi–Gorari, Buna–Gona, Gona, Lae–Nadzab, Lae Road, Liberation of Australian New Guinea, Ramu Valley, Shaggy Ridge, Borneo 1945, Balikpapan, Milford Highway. In 1961, these battle honours were entrusted to the 25th Battalion, and through this link are maintained by the Royal Queensland Regiment. Commanding officers The following officers commanded the 2/25th Battalion during the war: Lieutenant Colonel Norman Marshall, DSO and two Bars, MC (1940); Lieutenant Colonel Charles Burton Withy, DSO, MC (1940–1942); Lieutenant Colonel Richard Harold Marson, DSO (1942–1945). Notes Footnotes Citations References 25 25 25 25