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55th Indian Brigade
ActiveJanuary 1918 – 1921
Country55th Indian Brigade British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
Branch55th Indian Brigade British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of18th Indian Division
EngagementsFirst World War
Mesopotamian Campaign
Battle of Sharqat
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Br.-Gen. G.M. Morris

The 55th 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 took part in the Mesopotamian campaign and formed part of the occupation force for Iraq post-war.

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