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4th Indian Infantry Brigade

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4th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active1939–1945
Country British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
BranchBritish Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBurma Campaign

The 4th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1939, as the 7th Indian Infantry Brigade and renumbered 4th in June 1940, The brigade was assigned to HQ Rawalpindi District on formation. Then posted to the 26th Indian Infantry Division in April 1942. The brigade also served with the 14th Indian Infantry Division between March and April 1943, and them returned to the 26th Division, where it remained for the rest of the war apart from a short attachment with the 82nd (West Africa) Infantry Division in April 1945. [1]

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References

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  1. ^ "4 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  2. ^ "4 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.