 The 27th Battalion lost 22 men killed in action or died and 54 wounded during its service in World War II , the majority of these coming in the final weeks of the war . In addition to the normal campaign ribbons , the battalion 's personnel also received a number of decorations for distinguished service and bravery , these included : one DSO , one MC , one MM and 16 MIDs . The battalion received one battle honour for its involvement in the war . 
