49th Indian Brigade

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49th Indian Brigade
Active15 March 1917 – 20 January 1918
Country British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part ofIndependent
EngagementsFirst World War
Sinai and Palestine Campaign

The 49th Indian Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service with the Indian Army during the First World War. It served as an independent formation in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign but was broken up early in 1918.

History[edit]

The 49th Indian Brigade was formed in March 1917 by the Egyptian Expeditionary Force. It served in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign as an independent formation. It did not take part in any significant battles and was broken up in January 1918.[1]

Order of battle[edit]

The brigade had the following composition in the First World War:[2]

Commander[edit]

The brigade was commanded throughout its existence by Brigadier-General E.R.B. Murray.[1]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Perry 1993, p. 167
  2. Perry 1993, pp. 167–168

Bibliography[edit]

  • Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.

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