24th Battalion (International Brigade)

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24 Battalion
Active1937–1938
CountryCuba Cuba
Allegiance Spain
Branch International Brigades
TypeBattalion – Infantry
RoleHome Defence
Part ofXV International Brigade
EngagementsSpanish 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.

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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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