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24th Armoured Brigade
Active World War II 1940–1943
Country Flag of the United Kingdom United Kingdom
Branch Flag of the British Army British Army
Type Armoured
Engagements Western Desert Campaign

The 24th Armoured Brigade was a Second World War British Army unit.

History[]

The 24th Armoured Brigade was converted from the 24th Army Tank Brigade on 1 November 1940. It served with the British 10th Armoured Division and the British 8th Armoured Division in the Eighth Army during the Western Desert Campaign. The Brigade was disbanded on 1 March 1943.

Commanders[]

  • Brig. A.G. Kenchington
  • Col. R.B. Shepperd

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