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24 Battalion
Active1937–1938
Country Cuba Cuba
Allegiance Spain
Branch International Brigades
Type Battalion – Infantry
RoleHome Defence
Part of XV International Brigade
Engagements Spanish Civil War

The 24 Battalion was a unit of the International Brigades made up of Cuban volunteers during the Spanish Civil War. [1] [2] [3] 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.

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