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23rd Indian Infantry Brigade

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23rd Indian Infantry Brigade
123rd Indian Infantry Brigade
Active1941–1947
CountryBritish Raj British India
Allegiance British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
EngagementsBurma Campaign
Punjab Boundary Force
Commanders
Notable
commanders
23rd Brigade
A V Hammond
123rd Brigade
T J W Winterton
G C Evans
E J Denholm-Young

The 23rd Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II from 1941 to at least 1947. The brigade was formed in February 1941, at Loralai in India and in June 1941, assigned to the 14th Indian Infantry Division. In March 1942, the brigade was reassigned to the 23rd Indian Infantry Division, just before being renumbered 123rd Indian Infantry Brigade. As the 123rd the brigade served in the Burma Campaign with not only the 23rd but with the 14th again and the 5th Indian Infantry Division.[1]

As 123rd Indian Brigade, the brigade served with the Punjab Boundary Force during the Partition of India in 1947.

Formation

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23rd Indian Infantry Brigade

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123rd Indian Infantry Brigade

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "23 Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  2. ^ "23 Infantry Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 19 October 2009.
  3. ^ "123 Infantry Brigade Subordanates". Order of Battle. Retrieved 19 October 2009.