30th Indian Infantry Brigade
For the First World War formation, see 30th Indian Brigade.
| 30th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | January 1943 – August 1943 |
| Country |
 British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |
 British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Service | Second World War |
The 30th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service in the Indian Army during the Second World War. It served as a Lines of Communications formation in Iraq.
History
The 30th Indian Infantry Brigade was formed on 15 January 1943, by the redesignation of HQ Baghdad Line of Communications Sub Area to conform with the reorganization of Paiforce. It formed part of 2nd Indian Infantry Division and was converted into HQ 2nd Indian Infantry Division in August 1943.[1][2]
Order of battle
The brigade included the following units in the Second World War:[2][3]
- 21st King George V's Own Horse (15 January 1943 to 14 February 1943)
- 2nd Hyderabad Infantry, I.S.F. (15 January 1943 to 14 May 1943)
- 30th Brigade Signals Section
Commanders
The 30th Brigade had the following commanders in the Second World War:[2]
| From | Rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| January 1943 | Brigadier | T.R. Henry |
| February 1943 | Colonel | G.I. Blight |
See also
References
- ↑ "30 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- 1 2 3 Kempton 2003b, p. 38
- ↑ "30 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 12 October 2009.
Bibliography
- Kempton, Chris (2003b). 'Loyalty & Honour', The Indian Army September 1939 – August 1947. Part II Brigades. Milton Keynes: The Military Press. ISBN 0-85420-238-2.
External links
- 30 Indian Brigade at Orders of Battle.com
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