| 98th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1941–1945 |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | Burma Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier CI Jerrard |
The 98th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in April 1941, at Bareilly. The brigade served with three different divisions in the Burma Campaign. The 34th Indian Infantry Division between October 1941 and January 1942. The 25th Indian Infantry Division between January and March 1942 and the 19th Indian Infantry Division from March 1942, until the end of the war.[1]
Formation[]
- 8/14th Punjab Regiment April 1941 to July 1942
- 9/13th Frontier Force Rifles September 1941 to July 1942
- 8/12th Frontier Force Regiment March 1942 to August 1945
- 3/6th Rajputana Rifles July 1942 to September 1943
- 2nd Royal Berkshire Regiment January 1943 to June 1945
- 4/4th Gurkha Rifles September 1943 to August 1945
- MG/11th Sikh Regiment January 1945
- 1/15th Punjab Regiment March 1945
- 5/10th Baluch Regiment March 1945 [2]
References[]
- ↑ "98 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6204&Tab=Sup. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ↑ "98 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=6204&Tab=Sub. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
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