111th Indian Infantry Brigade

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Brigadier J R Morris
Brigadier F D Rome

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The 111th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. The brigade was formed in March 1943, in India as a Long Range Penetration Brigade attached to the Chindits 3rd Indian Infantry Division.{{cite web|accessdate=2009-10-19|publisher=Order of Battle|title=111 Brigade|url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6177&Tab=Sup|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120225211320/http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6177&Tab=Sup|url-status=dead|archive-date=2012-02-25}}

Formation

  • 4th Battalion, 9th Gurkha Rifles to March 1945
  • 1st Battalion, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) to July 1944
  • 3rd Battalion, 4th Gurkha Rifles July 1943 to March 1945
  • 2nd Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment September 1943 to October 1944
  • 6th Battalion, Nigeria Regiment November 1944 to March 1945 {{cite web|accessdate=2009-10-19|publisher=Order of Battle|title=111 Infantry Brigade Subordanates|url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6177&Tab=Sub|archive-url=https://archive.today/20120225211322/http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6177&Tab=Sub|url-status=dead|archive-date=25 February 2012}}

See also

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