62nd Indian Infantry Brigade

The British Indian infantry formation of the 62nd Indian Infantry Brigade was formed in November 1943 under the British Government of India during the outbreak of World War II. The military force remained in existence till the year 1945. After the brigade was formed, it was attached to the 19th Indian Infantry Division. The brigade was stationed in Burma and took part in the Burma Campaign in the South East Asian Theatre of World War II. The 62nd Indian Infantry Brigade operated under the 19th Indian Infantry Division until the culmination of the war.

Formation of 62nd Indian Infantry Brigade
Several infantry regiments of the British Indian Army were included as a part of the 62nd Indian Infantry Brigade. These are mentioned as follows-
* 4/6th Gurkha Rifles (November 1941 to August 1945)
* 7/2nd Punjab Regiment (November 1941 to August 1942)
* 4/4th Gurkha Rifles (November 1941 to September 1943)
* 2nd Welch Regiment (August 1942 to August 1945)
* 1/6th Gurkha Rifles (November 1944 to December 1944; January 1945 to February 1945)
* 3/6th Rajputana Rifles (September 1943 to August 1945)
* 2nd Royal Berkshire Regiment (July 1945 to August 1945)
* 1st Assam Regiment (January 1945 to February 1945)

Commanding Officers of 62nd Indian Infantry Brigade
The commanders of the infantry formation are stated below-
* Brigadier M. S. Teversham
* Brigadier J. R. Morris
* Brigadier D. C. Hawthorn
* Brigadier J. R. Morris
* Brigadier G. H. B. Beyts

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