Type Infantry Brigade | Role Infantry | |
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Active 1914 — 191921 January 1941 — 1 June 194328 April 1944— 72nd Brigade battle patches used in the First World War, from August 1916. Top (l-r) 8th Queen's (West Surrey), 9th East Surrey, 8th Royal West Kent, 1st N Staffs. Lower 72nd MG Company. | ||
The 72nd Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army in the First World War and the Second World War.
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Formation and Service
It was raised as part of the new army (Kitchener's Army) and assigned to the 24th Division and served on the Western Front during the First World War.
The brigade was disbanded after the war.
Order of Battle
During the First World War the following units served in the 72nd Brigade.
Formation and Service
In January 1941, the 72nd Independent Infantry Brigade was formed. In 1943, the Brigade HQ was re-designated the 5th Parachute Brigade after its units were dispersed. A new 72nd Infantry Brigade was formed on 28 April 1944 from the 72nd Indian Infantry Brigade which was renamed and joined the 36th Infantry Division.
Order of Battle
During the Second World War the following units served in the Brigade.