25th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
- 25th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 25th Infantry Brigade was a war-formed brigade of the British Army during the Second World War.
History
Created on [1 November 1939, it saw action during the Battle of France in 1940. After this it was based in Great Britain where it remained until 1944 when it was disbanded.
Commanders
*Brig. William Ramsden
*Brig. E.T.L. Gurdon
*Brig. A.H. Blest (26 March 1941–30 August 1944)
Component units on creation
*4th Bn. The Border Regiment
*4th Bn. The Buffs (The Royal East Kent Regiment)
*1/5th Bn. The Sherwood Foresters
External links
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