77th Indian Infantry Brigade
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| 77th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1942–1945 |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Size | Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Brigadier Orde Wingate Brigadier Mike Calvert |
The 77th Indian Infantry Brigade was a infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in India June 1942. The brigade was assigned to the Chindits and organised into eight columns for operations behind enemy lines in Burma. In March 1945, it was converted into the 77th Indian Parachute Brigade and assigned to the 44th Airborne Division.[1]
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[edit] Composition
[edit] 1942–1943
- 3/2nd Gurkha Rifles
- 13th The King's Regiment
- 2nd Burma Rifles
- 3/9th Gurkha Rifles January 1944–August 1944
- 12th The Nigeria Regiment Arpril 1944–May 1944
- 7th The Nigeria Regiment Arpril 1944–May 1944
[edit] 1943–1945
- 3/6th Gurkha Rifles
- 1st The King's Regiment
- 1st The Lancashire Fusiliers
- 1st The South Staffordshire Regiment[2]
[edit] 77th Parachute Brigade
- 15th (King's) Parachute Battalion
- 16th (Staffords) Parachute Battalion
- 2nd Indian Parachute Regiment
- 4th Indian Parachute Regiment [3]
[edit] References
- ^ "77 Brigade". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6171&Tab=Uhi. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "77 Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=10073&Tab=Sub. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
- ^ "77 Parachute Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6203&Tab=Sub. Retrieved 2009-10-19.
