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Latest revision as of 09:57, 8 July 2023
| 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | September 1918 – |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 4th (Quetta) Division |
| Service | First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. G.A.H. Beatty |
The 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It remained in India throughout the war.
History[edit | edit source]
The 13th Indian Cavalry Brigade[lower-alpha 1] was formed under 4th (Quetta) Division in September 1918.[1] It took command of three cavalry regiments, newly formed with squadrons from Egypt:[3]
- 43rd Cavalry formed in August 1918 from[4]
- a squadron of 6th King Edward's Own Cavalry[lower-alpha 2]
- a squadron of 9th Hodson's Horse[lower-alpha 3]
- a squadron of 18th King George's Own Lancers[lower-alpha 3]
- another squadron
- 44th Cavalry formed in August 1918 from[4]
- a squadron of 2nd Lancers (Gardner's Horse)[lower-alpha 4]
- a squadron of 19th Lancers (Fane's Horse)[lower-alpha 2]
- a squadron of 29th Lancers (Deccan Horse)[lower-alpha 5]
- another squadron
- 45th Cavalry formed in August 1918 from[4]
- a squadron of 20th Deccan Horse[lower-alpha 6]
- a squadron of 34th Prince Albert Victor's Own Poona Horse[lower-alpha 6]
- a squadron of 36th Jacob's Horse[lower-alpha 5]
- a squadron of 38th King George's Own Central India Horse[lower-alpha 4]
The brigade remained with the division throughout the First World War. It was commanded from 1 September 1918 by Brigadier-General G.A.H. Beatty.[1] All three constituent regiments were disbanded in 1919.[7]
See also[edit | edit source]
- 13th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army) existed at the same time but was unrelated other than having the same number
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Perry also names the brigade as 13th Mounted Brigade.[1][2]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 12th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[5]
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 13th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[6]
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 10th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[5]
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 11th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[5]
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 At this time, the parent regiment was serving in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign with the 14th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army).[6]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Perry 1993, p. 60
- ↑ Perry 1993, p. 62
- ↑ Perry 1993, p. 64
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Perry 1993, p. 174
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Perry 1993, p. 22
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Perry 1993, p. 26
- ↑ Gaylor 1996, p. 336
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- Gaylor, John (1996). Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903–1991 (2nd ed.). Tunbridge Wells: Parapress. ISBN 1-898594-41-4.
- Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.
External links[edit | edit source]
- "4th (Quetta) Division on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 5 July 2015.
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