36th Indian Brigade
| 36th Indian Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | December 1915 – June 1921 |
| Country |  First World War
|
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. H.F. Bateman-Champain |
The 36th Indian Brigade was an
Indian Army during the First World War. It took part in the Mesopotamian campaign and later formed part of the North Persia Force
. It remained with the Force until withdrawn in June 1921.
History
- Formation
The 36th Indian Brigade was formed in December 1915 in
Mesopotamia. It was heavily involved in the attempts to relieve the 6th (Poona) Division besieged in Kut,[1] including the Attack on the Dujaila Redoubt
(8 March 1916).
- 14th Indian Division
In May 1916, the brigade joined the newly formed
Second Action of Jabal Hamrin (16 – 20 October), and the Third Action of Jabal Hamrin (3 – 6 December 1917).[1]
- North Persia Force
In June 1918, the brigade joined the North Persia Force and remained with it until June 1921.[1] It was replaced in the 14th Indian Division by the 56th Indian Brigade.[2]
Order of battle
The brigade had the following composition in the
First World War:[3]
- 1/6th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment (joined from Lahore; to Corps Troops in October 1916)
- 26th Punjabis (joined in February 1916 from Bannu Brigade; left in August 1918 to join Persian Lines of Communications)
- 9th (Sirhind) Brigade, 3rd (Lahore) Division; left in August 1918 to join Persian Lines of Communications)
- 2nd (Nowshera) Brigade, 1st (Peshawar) Division; transferred in August 1918 to 37th Indian Brigade)
- 1/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment (joined in October 1916 from Corps Troops)[a]
- 1st Battalion, 2nd King Edward's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)(joined in August 1918 from 37th Indian Brigade)
- 1st Battalion, 6th Gurkha Rifles(joined in August 1918 from Corps Troops)
- 36th Sikhs (joined in August 1918 from Corps Troops)
- 186th Machine Gun Company (joined in August 1916)
- 36th Light Trench MortarBattery ('K' Light Trench Mortar Battery joined 14th Division in September 1917 and assigned to the brigade in February 1918)
Commanders
The brigade had the following commanders:[2]
| From | Rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 29 December 1915 | Brigadier-General |
G. Christian |
| 1 October 1916 | Brigadier-General | L.B. Walton |
| 6 August 1917 | Brigadier-General | H.F. Bateman-Champain |
See also
Notes
- Buffs (East Kent Regiment)[5] and joined 35th Indian Brigade. Both battalions were part of the Territorial Force, hence the title. They resumed their separate existence in May 1916[4][5] and 1/4th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment transferred to Corps Troops in July.[6]
References
- ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 130
- ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 127
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 128
- ^ a b James 1978, p. 79
- ^ a b James 1978, p. 44
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 129
Bibliography
- James, Brigadier E.A. (1978). British Regiments 1914–18. London: Samson Books Limited. ISBN 0-906304-03-2.
- Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.
External links
- "14th Indian Division on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 2015-06-30.
- "Miscellaneous Units Serving Overseas on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 2015-06-26.