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{{Short description|Division of the Indian Army which fought in the Middle East during World War I}}
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The '''6th Infantry Division''' was an infantry division of the [[Indian Army during World War II]], created on 1 March 1941 in [[Secunderabad]]. On 11 September 1941 it was shipped to the [[Iraq]] and later [[Iran]]. During 1942 and 1943 it was part of the [[Tenth Army (United Kingdom)|Tenth Army]]. The division remained in the Middle East where it was disbanded on 15 October 1944 in [[Basra]], Iraq. During World War II its commanders included Major-General [[James Noel Thomson]], Major-General [[Arthur Holworthy]], and Major-General B.H. Chappel.
The '''6th Infantry Division''' is an infantry division of the [[Indian Army]]. It was a raised as a part of the [[Indian Army during World War II]] on 1 March 1941 in [[Secunderabad]]. On 11 September 1941 it was shipped to [[Iraq]] and later [[Iran]]. During 1942 and 1943 it was part of the [[Tenth Army (United Kingdom)|Tenth Army]]. The division remained in the Middle East where it was disbanded on 15 October 1944 in [[Basra]], Iraq. During World War II its commanders included Major-General [[James Noel Thomson]], Major-General [[Arthur Holworthy]], and Major-General B.H. Chappel.


==Component units as of 11 September 1941==
==Component units as of 11 September 1941==
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In addition, the [[24th Indian Infantry Brigade]] was assigned or attached to the division at some time during World War II.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2009-10-22|publisher=Order of Battle|title=6 Division units|url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=1482&Tab=Sub|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314212503/http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=1482&Tab=Sub|archive-date=2007-03-14|url-status=dead}}</ref>
In addition, the [[24th Indian Infantry Brigade]] was assigned or attached to the division at some time during World War II.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2009-10-22|publisher=Order of Battle|title=6 Division units|url=http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=1482&Tab=Sub|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070314212503/http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=1482&Tab=Sub|archive-date=2007-03-14|url-status=dead}}</ref>
==6th Mountain Division==
==6th Mountain Division==
After the [[Partition of India]], the post-independence [[Indian Army]] reraised the 6th Division as the 6th Mountain Division in 1963.<ref>Elite Forces of India and Pakistan By Kenneth Conboy, Paul Hannon, Osprey Publishing, 1992, p.8</ref> The division headquarters was initially at [[Naini Tal]]. The division is now headquartered at [[Bareilly]] and is part of the [[Central Command (India)|Central Command]]. The Garuda Division as it is known has been commanded amongst others by Maj Gen [[Siri Kanth Korla]] DSO, MC, and Maj Gen R Z Kabraji, AVSM, ADC. Kabraji succeeded Korla and was GOC from December 1966 to January 1969. Maj Gen (later Lt Gen) D K Chandorkar took over from Kabraji. The division later relocated to Bereilly.
After the [[Partition of India]], the post-independence [[Indian Army]] reraised the 6th Division as the 6th Mountain Division in 1963.<ref>Elite Forces of India and Pakistan By Kenneth Conboy, Paul Hannon, Osprey Publishing, 1992, p.8</ref> The division headquarters was initially at [[Naini Tal]]. The division is now headquartered at [[Bareilly]] and is part of the [[Central Command (India)|Central Command]]. The Garuda Division as it is known has been commanded amongst others by Maj Gen [[Siri Kanth Korla]], PVSM, DSO, MC, and Maj Gen R Z Kabraji, AVSM, ADC. Kabraji succeeded Korla and was GOC from December 1966 to January 1969. Maj Gen (later Lt Gen) D K Chandorkar took over from Kabraji. The division later relocated to Bareilly.


The division took part in the 1965 and 1971 wars. It was moved to Kashmir in May 1999 during Op Vijay, however, it was not deployed for operations.<ref name="">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/post-independence-indian-wars-an-overview/2/ |title=Post Independence Indian Wars: An Overview
The division took part in the 1965 and 1971 wars. It was moved to Kashmir in May 1999 during Op Vijay, however, it was not deployed for operations.<ref name="indiandefencereview_post-independence-indian-wars">{{cite web |url=http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/post-independence-indian-wars-an-overview/2/ |title=Post Independence Indian Wars: An Overview
|author=Khanna, KK |date=7 August 2021 |work=Indian Defence Review |publisher=Lancer Publishers |access-date=1 July 2022  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814052017/http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/post-independence-indian-wars-an-overview/2/ |archive-date=14 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
|author=Khanna, KK |date=7 August 2021 |work=Indian Defence Review |publisher=Lancer Publishers |access-date=1 July 2022  |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814052017/http://www.indiandefencereview.com/spotlights/post-independence-indian-wars-an-overview/2/ |archive-date=14 August 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>
In 2005, Major General Gur Iqbal Singh, the then division commander, was found to be involved in a corruption case. He was tried and dismissed for corruption in late 2006.  At that time, Brigadier G. Illangovan commanded the 99 Mountain Brigade at [[Chaubatia]] and Brigadier D.S. Grewal commanded the 69 Mountain Brigade in [[Pithoragarh]], both in [[Uttarakhand]]. Both brigadiers reported to Singh. As of June 2007, both brigadiers were accused of misdirection of monies.<ref>
In 2005, Major General Gur Iqbal Singh, the then division commander, was found to be involved in a corruption case. He was tried and dismissed for corruption in late 2006.  At that time, Brigadier G. Illangovan commanded the 99 Mountain Brigade at [[Chaubatia]] and Brigadier D.S. Grewal commanded the 69 Mountain Brigade in [[Pithoragarh]], both in [[Uttarakhand]]. Both brigadiers reported to Singh. As of June 2007, both brigadiers were accused of misdirection of monies.<ref>
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[[Category:Military units and formations established in 1941]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1944]]
[[Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1944]]
[[Category:Military units and formations of the British Empire in World War II]]

Latest revision as of 21:09, 2 June 2025


For the World War I formation, see 6th (Poona) Division.

The 6th Infantry Division is an infantry division of the Indian Army. It was a raised as a part of the Indian Army during World War II on 1 March 1941 in Secunderabad. On 11 September 1941 it was shipped to Iraq and later Iran. During 1942 and 1943 it was part of the Tenth Army. The division remained in the Middle East where it was disbanded on 15 October 1944 in Basra, Iraq. During World War II its commanders included Major-General James Noel Thomson, Major-General Arthur Holworthy, and Major-General B.H. Chappel.

Component units as of 11 September 1941[edit | edit source]

In addition, the 24th Indian Infantry Brigade was assigned or attached to the division at some time during World War II.[1]

6th Mountain Division[edit | edit source]

After the Partition of India, the post-independence Indian Army reraised the 6th Division as the 6th Mountain Division in 1963.[2] The division headquarters was initially at Naini Tal. The division is now headquartered at Bareilly and is part of the Central Command. The Garuda Division as it is known has been commanded amongst others by Maj Gen Siri Kanth Korla, PVSM, DSO, MC, and Maj Gen R Z Kabraji, AVSM, ADC. Kabraji succeeded Korla and was GOC from December 1966 to January 1969. Maj Gen (later Lt Gen) D K Chandorkar took over from Kabraji. The division later relocated to Bareilly.

The division took part in the 1965 and 1971 wars. It was moved to Kashmir in May 1999 during Op Vijay, however, it was not deployed for operations.[3] In 2005, Major General Gur Iqbal Singh, the then division commander, was found to be involved in a corruption case. He was tried and dismissed for corruption in late 2006. At that time, Brigadier G. Illangovan commanded the 99 Mountain Brigade at Chaubatia and Brigadier D.S. Grewal commanded the 69 Mountain Brigade in Pithoragarh, both in Uttarakhand. Both brigadiers reported to Singh. As of June 2007, both brigadiers were accused of misdirection of monies.[4][5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "6 Division units". Order of Battle. Archived from the original on 2007-03-14. Retrieved 2009-10-22.
  2. ↑ Elite Forces of India and Pakistan By Kenneth Conboy, Paul Hannon, Osprey Publishing, 1992, p.8
  3. ↑ Khanna, KK (7 August 2021). "Post Independence Indian Wars: An Overview". Indian Defence Review. Lancer Publishers. Archived from the original on 14 August 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  4. ↑ Two Indian army brigadiers being tried for corruption, June 27, 2007, IANS, New Delhi
  5. ↑ The attached school affiliation articles supports the possibility that 69 Mountain Brigade is part of 6 Mountain Division. http://pithoragarh.nic.in/Bcj_sm.htm Archived 2010-07-05 at the Wayback Machine

External links[edit | edit source]

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