53rd Indian Infantry Brigade

For the First World War formation, see 53rd Indian Brigade.
53rd Indian Infantry Brigade
Active 19421945
Country British India
Allegiance British Crown
Branch British Indian Army
Size Brigade
Engagements Burma Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Brigadier G A P Coldstream
Brigadier A G O'C Scott
Brigadier R A Hutton
Brigadier B C H Gerty

The 53rd Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry formation of the Indian Army during the Second World War. It was formed in March 1942, in India. In April 1942, it was assigned to the 20th Indian Infantry Division but was soon after in August 1942 transferred to the 25th Indian Infantry Division, staying with the 25th until the end of the war.[1]

Formation

See also

References

  1. "53 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. "53 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.


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