Portal:Military history of Australia/Selected anniversaries/January/January 9

January 9


 * 1917 – World War I: The 1st and 3rd Light Horse Brigades take part in the Battle of Rafa, capturing the town.
 * 1940 – World War II: Australian Comforts Fund re-established.
 * 1966 – Vietnam War: 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment begins operations during Operation Crimp.