13th Indian Cavalry Brigade
| 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 1918 – |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 4th (Quetta) Division |
| Service | First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. G.A.H. Beatty |
The 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It remained in India throughout the war.
History
[edit]The 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade[a] was formed under 4th (Quetta) Division in September 1918.[1] It took command of three cavalry regiments, newly formed with squadrons from Egypt:[3]
- 43rd Cavalry formed in August 1918 from[4]
- a squadron of 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry[b]
- a squadron of 9th Hodson's Horse[c]
- a squadron of 18th King George's Own Lancers[c]
- another squadron
- 44th Cavalry formed in August 1918 from[4]
- a squadron of 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse)[d]
- a squadron of 19th Lancers (Fane's Horse)[b]
- a squadron of 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse)[e]
- another squadron
- 45th Cavalry formed in August 1918 from[4]
- a squadron of 20th Deccan Horse[f]
- a squadron of 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse[f]
- a squadron of 36th Jacob's Horse[e]
- a squadron of 38th King George's Own Central India Horse[d]
The brigade remained with the division throughout the First World War. It was commanded from 1 September 1918 by Brigadier-General G.A.H. Beatty.[1] All three constituent regiments were disbanded in 1919.[7]
See also
[edit]- 13th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army) existed at the same time but was unrelated other than having the same number
Notes
[edit]- ^ Perry also names the brigade as 13th Mounted Brigade.[1][2]
- ^ a b At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 12th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[5]
- ^ a b At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 13th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[6]
- ^ a b At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 10th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[5]
- ^ a b At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 11th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[5]
- ^ a b At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 14th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 60
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 62
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 64
- ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 174
- ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 22
- ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 26
- ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 336
Bibliography
[edit]- Gaylor, John (1996). Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903–1991 (2nd ed.). Tunbridge Wells: Parapress. ISBN 1-898594-41-4.
- 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
[edit]- "4th (Quetta) Division on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 5 July 2015.