111th Indian Infantry Brigade

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Active 1943–1945 Allegiance British Crown Size Brigade		Country British India Branch British Indian Army Engagements Burma Campaign

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.

Formation

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

References

111th Indian Infantry Brigade Wikipedia

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