232nd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

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The 232rd Infantry Brigade was a formation of the British Army during both the First and the Second World Wars.

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First World War

It was assigned to the 75th Division and served in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. Units included: [1]

Second World War

The 232nd Infantry Brigade was formed from the 2nd (Malta) Infantry Brigade. It was based in Malta and Egypt.

Commander was Brigadier F.A.J.E. Marshall.

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References

  1. Baker, Chris. "The 75th Division in 1914-1918". The Long, Long Trail. Retrieved 3 July 2015.