27th Indian Infantry Brigade

For the First World War formation, see 27th (Bangalore) Brigade.
27th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active 19411945
Country British Raj British India
Allegiance  British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
Type Infantry
Size Brigade
Part of 6th Indian Infantry Division
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Alan Barker

The 27th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in March 1941, at Secundarabad in India and assigned to the 6th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade was used as Line of Communication troops in Iran and Iraq.[1] Between July 1942 and July 1943 it was commanded by Alan Barker.

Formation

See also

References

  1. "27 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
  2. "27 Indian Brigade Units". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-23.


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