For the First World War formation, see 55th Indian Brigade.
55th Indian Infantry Brigade
Active
1942–1945
Country
British India
Allegiance
British Empire
Branch
British Indian Army
Type
Infantry
Size
Brigade
Engagements
Burma Campaign
Commanders
Notable commanders
Brigadier J M Hunt Brigadier P H Gates
Military unit
The 55th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in India in April 1942 and assigned to the 7th Indian Infantry Division. In July to September 1942, it was attached to the North Western Army. Afterwards the brigade was assigned to the 14th Indian Infantry Division and took part in the Burma Campaign. Apart from a short period in May 1943, the brigade remained with the 14th Division until the end of the war and was 14th Division was allocated as a training division, the brigade was reorganised as a training brigade in June 1943.[1]
^"55 Indian Brigade". Order of Battle. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
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