11th Indian Infantry Division

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unit_name=Indian 11th Infantry Division


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dates=15 September 1940 - 15 February 1942 (Surrendered)
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Battle of Jitra
Battle of Slim River
Battle of Singapore
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notable_commanders=David Murray-Lyon
Archibald Paris
Billy Key
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aircraft_transport=The 11th Indian Infantry Division was an Indian division which formed part of Indian III Corps in the Malaya Command during the Battle of Malaya.

History

It was commanded by Major-General Murray-Lyon until 24 December 1941 when he was fired by Lieut.Gen. Arthur Percival and replaced by Brig. A.C.M. Paris and then Maj.Gen. Billy Key .

The 11th Indian Division surrendered to the Japanese on 15 February 1942 , along with about 130,000 other British and Commonwealth soldiers, when Singapore was surrendered.

Formation

On 10 December 1941.

6th Indian Infantry Brigade

*1/8 Bn, Punjab Regiment
*2nd Bn, The East Surrey Regiment - Lieut.Col. G E Swinton MC
*2/16th Bn, Punjab Regiment

15 Indian Infantry Brigade

*1st Bn, The Leicestershire Regiment - Lieut.Col.Esmond Morrison (Later commanded the British Battalion)
*1/14th Bn, Punjab Regiment - Lieut.Col.James Fitzpatrick (Wounded at Asun)
*2/9th Bn, Jat Regiment

28 Indian Infantry Brigade

*2/1st Gurkha Rifles - Lieut.Col.Jack Fulton (Died as a P.O.W)
*2/2nd Gurkha Rifles
*2/9th Gurkha Rifles

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