38th (Irish) Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

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The 38th (Irish) Infantry Brigade was formed on 13 January 1942 by converting The 210th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), a Home defense static brigade. It served under many formations, including the 78th Infantry Division, during the Second World War and had many different battalions under its command.

The 38th (Irish) Brigade is to reform in 2007 as part of HQ Northern Ireland.

[edit] Structure

(As the 38th Infantry Brigade)

  • 1st Battalion, The Royal Irish Fusiliers
  • 2nd Battalion, The London Irish Rifles
  • 6th Battalion, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers
  • 2nd Battalion, The Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers

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