40th Indian Infantry Brigade

40th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active 19421944
Country British Raj British India
Allegiance  British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
Size Brigade

The 40th Indian Infantry Brigade was an administrative formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in September 1942, by the conversion of the HQ Shaiba Line of Communications Sub-Area. It served on lines of communication duties under the 2nd Indian Infantry Division in Iraq. In October 1944, the brigade was converted to HQ South Iraq Area.[1] The final disposition of HQ South Iraq Area is not clear from available sources.

Formation

See also

References

  1. "40 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. "40 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.


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