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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

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