173rd (3/1st London) Brigade
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The 173rd (3/1st London) Brigade was a formation of the British Army's Territorial Force that was raised in 1915. It was assigned to the 58th (2/1st London) Division and served on the Western Front during the First World War. Its number was used for a deception formation during the Second World War.
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173rd (3/1st London) Brigade | |
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Active | 1915–19 1943–45 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Force |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 58th (2/1st London) Division |
Engagements | First World War: Arras Passchendaele German spring offensive Amiens Hundred Days Offensive Second World War: Operation Fortitude |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Brig-Gen Bernard Freyberg, VC |
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