49th Indian Brigade
| 49th Indian Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 March 1917 – 20 January 1918 |
| Country |  First World War
|
The 49th Indian Brigade was an
Sinai and Palestine Campaign
but was broken up early in 1918.
History
The 49th Indian Brigade was formed in March 1917 by the
Sinai and Palestine Campaign as an independent formation. It did not take part in any significant battles and was broken up in January 1918.[1]
Order of battle
The brigade had the following composition in the
First World War:[2]
- British 75th Divisionon 16 September 1917)
- 1st Battalion, 101st Grenadiers (joined on 10 April 1917 from 29th Indian Brigade; transferred to 20th Indian Brigade on 18 January 1918)
- 2nd Battalion, 101st Grenadiers (joined on 10 April 1917 from 29th Indian Brigade; transferred to 20th Indian Brigade on 19 January 1918)
Commander
The brigade was commanded throughout its existence by
Brigadier-General E.R.B. Murray.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 167
- ^ Perry 1993, pp. 167–168
Bibliography
- 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
- "Independent Indian Brigades on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 13 February 2012. Retrieved 2015-07-03.