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75th Indian Infantry Brigade

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75th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active1942–1945
CountryBritish India
AllegianceBritish Crown
BranchBritish Indian Army
SizeBrigade

The 75th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in April 1942. In August 1944, it was renamed the Gardaí Brigade. It remained in India throughout the war and was disbanded in August 1945.[1]

It was assigned in succession to:

  • 15-Oct-1942 ? 14-Apr-1943 HQ Peshawar District
  • 15-Apr-1943 ? 14-Aug-1944 HQ Kohat District

Both of these districts were part of Northern Command.

Composition

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75th Brigade

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Gardaí Brigade

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "75 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2009.
  2. ^ "75 Indian Brigade units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 22 October 2009.[permanent dead link]
  3. ^ "Gardaí Indian Brigade units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 22 October 2009.[permanent dead link]