The infantry formation of the 38th Indian Infantry Brigade operated as a part of the British Indian Army. It remained in active service for a very brief period from 1941 till the year 1942. The brigade was raised at Egypt in October 1941by the British Empire in India. It was formed for providing military service during the Second World War.
The 38th Indian Infantry Brigade was assigned to the HQ British Troops Egypt and Eighth Army. The troops of the infantry brigade took part in several British battles and conquests. It was also sent North Africa to participate in the North African Campaign. The 38th Indian Infantry Brigade was dissolved at Tahag in Egypt in May 1942.
Formation of 38th Indian Infantry Brigade
The 38th Indian Infantry Brigade included number military units of the British Indian army. These are mentioned as follows -
• 68th Medium Artillery Regiment Royal Artillery
• 1st Royal Welch Fusiliers (December 1941)
• 1/1st Punjab Regiment (December 1941)
• 3/10th Baluch Regiment (April 1942)
• 1st The Buffs (January 1942)
• 3/1st Punjab Regiment (January 1942 - April 1942)
• Czechoslovak 11th Infantry Battalion (January 1942 - March 1942)
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