23rd Battalion (New Zealand)

23rd Battalion
Active	1939–1945
Country	New Zealand
Branch	New Zealand Military Forces
Type	Infantry
Size	~700–900 personnel
Part of	5th Brigade, 2nd Division
Engagements	Second World War Battle of Greece Battle of Crete North African Campaign Italian Campaign

The 23rd Battalion, also known as the Canterbury-Otago Battalion, was an infantry battalion of the New Zealand Military Forces during the Second World War. Formed in November 1939 as part of the 5th Brigade, 2nd Division of the 2nd New Zealand Expeditionary Force. After undertaking training at Burnham Camp the battalion sailed from New Zealand on 1 May 1940. The battalion saw action in Greece, Crete, North Africa, and Italy.