1st Malaya Infantry Brigade

1st Malaya Infantry Brigade

The 1st Malaya Infantry Brigade was formed in Singapore during the Second World War .

History

It was part of Singapore's garrison during the Battle of Singapore in February 1941, it surrendered to the Japanese on 14 February 1942.

Component Units: February 1942

:*2nd Battalion Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire):*1st Battalion Malay Regiment:*2nd Battalion Malay Regiment:*Dalforce

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