13th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

13th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

The 13th Infantry Brigade was a regular British Army formation during the Second World War.

History

This brigade was part of the British Expeditionary Force sent to France in 1940. After the retreat from France the 13th Brigade was involved in the landings on Vichy held French Madagascar in 1942. The division served in Sicily, Italy and North West Europe.

This brigade was part of the 5th Infantry Division throughout the war.

Commanders

*Brig.H.B.D.Wilcox
*Brig.Sir Miles Dempsey
*Brig.D.N.Wimberley
*Brig.V.C.Russell
*Brig.L.M.Campbell
*Brig.E.A.Hefford

tructure

*2nd Bn, The Cameronians
*2nd Bn, The Wiltshire Regiment
*2nd Bn, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
*5th Bn, The Essex Regiment


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