89th Indian Infantry Brigade

The 89th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in October 1942, at Bhiar Kund in India. The brigade was assigned to the 7th Indian Infantry Division and fought in the Burma Campaign. Apart from between May and June 1944, when it was attached to the 5th Indian Infantry Division, the brigade remained with the 7th Division until the end of the war.[1]

89th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active19421945
CountryBritish India
AllegianceBritish Crown
BranchBritish Indian Army
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBurma Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier JC Martin
Brigadier WA Crowther
Lieutenant Colonel HRR Conder
Brigadier ICA Lauder DSO,OBE,PJK

Formation

See also

References

  1. "89 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. "89 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 2012-06-12. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
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