British 25th Infantry Brigade
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The 25th Infantry Brigade was a war formed brigade of the British Army during the Second World War .
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[edit] History
Created in November 1939 it saw action during the Battle of France in 1940 . After this it was based in Great Britain where it remained until 1944 when it was disbanded.
[edit] Commanders
- Brig. William Ramsden
- Brig.E.T.L.Gurdon
- Brig.A.H.Blest (26th March 1941-30th Aug.1944)
[edit] Component units on 1st November 1939
- 4th Bn. The Border Regiment
- 4th Bn. The Buffs (The Royal East Kent Regiment)
- 1/5th Bn. The Sherwood Foresters
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