Country British India Branch British Indian Army Size Brigade | Allegiance British Crown Type Infantry | |
Active 15 March 1917 – 20 January 1918 | ||
The 49th Indian Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service with the Indian Army during the First World War. It served as an independent formation in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign but was broken up early in 1918.
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History
The 49th Indian Brigade was formed in March 1917 by the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. It served in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign as an independent formation. It did not take part in any significant battles and was broken up in January 1918.
Order of battle
The brigade had the following composition in the First World War:
Commander
The brigade was commanded throughout its existence by Brigadier-General E.R.B. Murray.
References
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