| 2nd Burma Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939–1943 |
| Country | British Burma |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Burma Army |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | Burma Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier AJH Bourke |
The 2nd Burma Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Burma Army during World War II. It was formed in July 1941. The Brigade was then disbanded in June 1942, and reformed in October 1942, to command battalions of the newly formed Burma Regiment. It was disbanded once again in November 1943. During this time it served with the 1st Burma Division July 1941 to January 1942, the 17th Indian Infantry Division January to March 1942. It then returned to 1st Burma Division.[1]
Formation[]
These units served with the brigade.
- 2nd Burma Rifles
- 4th Burma Rifles
- 6th Burma Rifles
- 8th Burma Rifles
- Tenasserim Battalion, Burma Auxiliary Force
- 1/7th Gurkha Rifles
- 4/12th Frontier Force Regiment
- 3rd Burma Rifles
- 7th Burma Rifles
- 7/10th Baluch Regiment
- 5/1st Punjab Regiment
- 3rd Burma Regiment
- 4th Burma Regiment
- 6th Burma Regiment[2]
References[]
- ↑ "2 Burma Brigade". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6184&Tab=Sup. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ↑ "2 Burma Brigade Units". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6184&Tab=Sub. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
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