| 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 1918 – |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 4th (Quetta) Division |
| Service | First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. G.A.H. Beatty |
The 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It remained in India throughout the war.
The 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade [lower-alpha 1] was formed under 4th (Quetta) Division in September 1918. [1] It took command of three cavalry regiments, newly formed with squadrons from Egypt: [3]
The brigade remained with the division throughout the First World War. It was commanded from 1 September 1918 by Brigadier-General G.A.H. Beatty. [1] All three constituent regiments were disbanded in 1919. [7]
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