34th Indian States Forces Infantry Brigade

34th Indian States Forces Infantry Brigade

34th Indian State Forces Infantry Brigade was a former British Indian infantry formation that served during the Second World War. It served from 1941 to 1944

The 34th Indian State Forces Infantry Brigade was a former British Indian infantry formation that served during the Second World War. It functioned under the administration of the British Indian Army from 1941 to 1944. It was formed in East Africa for garrison service in June 1941 by the British Government of India. The brigade was the only complete infantry brigade that was raised by Indian State Forces.

The 34th Indian State Forces Infantry Brigade was dispersed in April 1942. Later in January 1944, it was developed as the 34th Indian Infantry Brigade. Eventually it was dissolved in October 1944.

Formation of 34th Indian State Forces Infantry Brigade
The 34th Indian States Forces Infantry Brigade was included various infantry regiments that are listed as follows-
* 3/14th Punjab Regiment (June 1941 - September 1941)
* Mewar Bhopal Infantry (June 1941 - October 1941)
* Jodhpur Sardar Infantry (June 1941 - March 1942)
* The Nabha Akal Infantry (June 1941 - April 1942)
* 4th Gwalior Maharaja Bahadur's Own Battalion (June 1941 - April 1942)
* Sawai Man Guards (June 1941 - March 1942)

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