2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade

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2nd Canadian Brigade
2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade
Active1914–1919
1939–1945
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg  Canada
BranchFlag of the Canadian Army (1939-1944).svg  Canadian Army
Type Infantry
Size Brigade
Part of 1st Canadian Division
Engagements World War I

World War II

Commanders
Notable
commanders
Arthur Currie
Louis Lipsett
Bert Hoffmeister

The 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the Canadian Army that served in both World War I and World War II. The brigade fought on the Western Front during World War I, and in Sicily and Italy during the Second World War. In both wars, the brigade formed part of the 1st Canadian Division.

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The brigade was first commanded from its formation in September 1914 to September 1915 by Arthur Currie.

Order of Battle

World War I

World War II

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References

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