40th Indian Infantry Brigade

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40th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active19421944
Country British Raj Red Ensign.svg British India
AllegianceFlag of the United Kingdom.svg British Empire
Branch British Raj Red Ensign.svg British Indian Army
Size Brigade

The 40th Indian Infantry Brigade was an administrative formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1942, by the conversion of the HQ Shaiba Line of Communications Sub-Area. It served on lines of communication duties under the 2nd Indian Infantry Division in Iraq. In October 1944, the brigade was converted to HQ South Iraq Area. [1] The final disposition of HQ South Iraq Area is not clear from available sources.

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References

  1. "40 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  2. "40 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 9 June 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2009.