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22nd Indian Infantry Brigade

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22nd Indian Infantry Brigade
Active1940–1942
CountryBritish Raj British India
Allegiance British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of9th Indian Infantry Division
EngagementsMalayan Campaign

The 22nd Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1940, at Baleli in India using assets from the 8th Indian Infantry Brigade and assigned to the 9th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade was sent to Malaya and fought in the Malayan Campaign. After a disastrous campaign the remnants of the brigade surrendered to the Japanese at Johore on 1 February 1942.[1]

Formation

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References

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  1. ^ "22 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
  2. ^ "22 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.