The 59th Indian Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It remained in India throughout the war. It was not reformed for the Second World War.[1]

59th Indian Brigade
ActiveJune 1918
Country British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of6th Poona Divisional Area
2nd (Rawalpindi) Division
ServiceFirst World War

History

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The Headquarters 59th Indian Brigade was formed at Ahmednagar under 6th Poona Divisional Area in June 1918. The 58th Indian Brigade was formed at the same time, presumably to command the units forming Ahmednagar at this time.[2][a] In November 1918, both brigades – without any units[4] – were transferred to the 2nd (Rawalpindi) Division.[2][5]

Commander

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The brigade was commanded from 14 June 1918 by Brigadier-General D.R. Adye.[6][7]

See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ Units at Ahmednagar in June 1918 were:[3]

References

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  1. ^ Kempton 2003, p. 53
  2. ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 81
  3. ^ Perry 1993, p. 80
  4. ^ Perry 1993, p. 43
  5. ^ Perry 1993, p. 44
  6. ^ Perry 1993, p. 79
  7. ^ Perry 1993, p. 40

Bibliography

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  • Kempton, Chris (2003). 'Loyalty & Honour', The Indian Army September 1939 – August 1947. Vol. Part II Brigades. Milton Keynes: The Military Press. ISBN 0-85420-238-2.
  • Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.
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