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1st Burma Infantry Brigade

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1st Burma Infantry Brigade
Active1939–1945
CountryBritish Burma
AllegianceBritish Crown
BranchBritish Burma Army
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBurma Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier GAL Farwell

The 1st Burma Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the British Burma Army during World War II. It was formed in July 1941, when it was converted from the Maymyo Infantry Brigade Area and assigned to the 1st Burma Infantry Division. In June 1942, it was redesignated 106th Indian Infantry Brigade and became part of the British Indian Army.[1]

Formation

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These units served with the brigade.

References

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  1. ^ "1 Burma Brigade (archived page)". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 14 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2009.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ^ "1 Burma Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.[permanent dead link]