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24th Battalion (International Brigade)

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Active
  
1937–1938

Allegiance
  
Spain

Type
  
Battalion – Infantry

Country
  
Cuba

Branch
  
International Brigades

Role
  
Home Defence

The 24 Battalion was a unit of the International Brigades made up of Cuban volunteers during the Spanish Civil War. The Battalion served in the XV International Brigade and was later moved to a Spanish unit.

History

It was founded on 14 March 1937 and was formed mainly by Cuban volunteers. On 10 November 1937 it was moved to one of the Spanish mixed brigades.

References

24th Battalion (International Brigade) Wikipedia