111th Indian Infantry Brigade

111th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active1943–1945
CountryBritish India
AllegianceBritish Crown
BranchBritish Indian Army
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBurma Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Brigadier W D A Lentaigne
Brigadier J R Morris
Brigadier F D Rome
Military unit

The 111th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in March 1943, in India as a Long Range Penetration Brigade attached to the Chindits 3rd Indian Infantry Division.[1]

Formation

  • 4th Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles to March 1945
  • 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) to July 1944
  • 3rd Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles July 1943 to March 1945
  • 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment September 1943 to October 1944
  • 6th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment November 1944 to March 1945 [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "111 Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  2. ^ "111 Infantry Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 19 October 2009.[permanent dead link]


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