Unit Name: | 24 Battalion |
Country: | Cuba |
Allegiance: | Spain |
Branch: | International Brigades |
Type: | Battalion – Infantry |
Role: | Home Defence |
Dates: | 1937–1938 |
Command Structure: | XV International Brigade |
Battles: | 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.
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.