28th Indian Infantry Brigade

The 28th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in March 1941, at Secunderabad in India and assigned to the 6th Indian Infantry Division. In September 1941, the brigade was sent to Malaya. Coming under command III Indian Corps and 11th Indian Infantry Division the brigade surrendered with the rest of the Commonwealth forces during the Battle of Singapore on 15 February 1942.[1]

28th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active19411942
CountryBritish Raj British India
Allegiance British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBattle of Malaya
Battle of Jitra
Battle of Slim River
Battle of Singapore
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier W St J Carpendale
Lieutenant-Colonel WR Selby (from 24 December 1941)

Formation

See also

References

  1. "28 Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
  2. "28 Infantry Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 2013-01-04. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
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