22nd Indian Infantry Brigade

22nd Indian Infantry Brigade
Active 19401942
Country British Raj British India
Allegiance  British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
Type Infantry
Size Brigade
Part of 9th Indian Infantry Division
Engagements Malayan Campaign

The 22nd Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1940, at Baleli in India using assets from the 8th Indian Infantry Brigade and assigned to the 9th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade was sent to Malaya and fought in the Malayan Campaign. After a disastrous campaign the remnants of the brigade surrendered to the Japanese at Johore on 1 February 1942.[1]

Formation

See also

References

  1. "22 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. "22 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
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