1st Burma Infantry Brigade
- 1st Burma Infantry Brigade
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| 1st Burma Infantry Brigade |
| Active |
1939–1945 |
| Country |
British Burma |
| Allegiance |
British Crown |
| Branch |
British Burma Army |
| Size |
Brigade |
| Engagements |
Burma Campaign |
| Commanders |
Notable
commanders |
Brigadier GAL Farwell |
The 1st Burma Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the British Burma Army during World War II. It was formed in July 1941, when it was converted from the Maymyo Infantry Brigade Area and assigned to the 1st Burma Infantry Division. In June 1942, it was redesignated 106th Indian Infantry Brigade and became part of the British Indian Army.[1]
Formation
These units served with the brigade.
References
Categories:
- British Indian Army brigades
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