36th Indian Infantry Brigade

The 36th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in June 1941, at Baleli in India and assigned to the 14th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade spent between March 1942 and April 1943, with the Eastern Army. It was then assigned to the 26th Indian Infantry Division until the end of the war. It also acted as corps reserves in February 1944 for the XV Indian Corps.[1]

36th Indian Infantry Brigade
Troops of the 36th Indian Brigade prepare to move off by lorry from Buitenzorg at the start of an operation to clear the northern road between Batavia and Bandoeng of Indonesian nationalist snipers and ambush squads.
Active1941–1945
Country British India
Allegiance British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBurma Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier Lechmere Thomas

Formation

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References

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  1. ^ "36 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  2. ^ "36 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2009.