The 111th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in March 1943, in India as a Long Range Penetration Brigade attached to the Chindits 3rd Indian Infantry Division.[1]
| 111th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943–1945 |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | Burma Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier W D A Lentaigne Brigadier J R Morris Brigadier F D Rome |
Formation
edit- 4th Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles to March 1945
- 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) to July 1944
- 3rd Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles July 1943 to March 1945
- 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment September 1943 to October 1944
- 6th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment November 1944 to March 1945 [2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "111 Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
- ^ "111 Infantry Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 19 October 2009.[permanent dead link]