53rd Infantry Brigade

53rd Infantry Brigade

The 53rd Infantry Brigade was a British Army brigade active in the Second World War.

Unit history

Is part of the United States Army National Guard. The Brigade is Located in Florida and is the Nations Best Infantry Brigade. composed of more than 8,000 PLUS Troops

Commanders

* Brig. M.D. Jephson
* Brig. S. Collingwood
* Brig. C.L.B. Duke

Organisation

*2nd Battalion, The Cambridgeshire Regiment
*5th Battalion, The Royal Norfolk Regiment
*6th Battalion, The Royal Norfolk Regiment

See also

* British 18th Infantry Division
* Battle of Singapore

External links

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