111th Indian Infantry Brigade

111th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active	1943–1945
Country	British India
Allegiance	British Crown
Branch	British Indian Army
Size	Brigade
Engagements	Burma Campaign
Commanders
Notable commanders	Brigadier W D A Lentaigne Brigadier J R Morris Brigadier F D Rome

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. ^[1]

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 ^[2]

See also

• List of Indian Army Brigades in World War II

References

1. "111 Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
2. "111 Infantry Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 25 February 2012. Retrieved 19 October 2009.