20th Indian Brigade
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For the replacement brigade in India in the First World War, see Garhwal Brigade. For the Second World War formation, see 20th Indian Infantry Brigade.
The Garhwal Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army formed in 1902 as a result of the Kitchener Reforms. It was mobilized as 20th (Garhwal) Brigade at the outbreak of the First World War as part of the 7th (Meerut) Division and departed for France. It served on the Western Front until November 1915. It then moved to Egypt where it joined the 10th Indian Division, by now designated as 20th Indian Brigade.[lower-alpha 1] It left the division in March 1916 and thereafter served as an independent brigade in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign. It was broken up in 1920.
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Garhwal Brigade 20th (Garhwal) Brigade 20th Indian Brigade | |
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Active | 26 November 1902 – 1920 |
Country | British India |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 7th (Meerut) Division 10th Indian Division Independent |
Peacetime HQ | Lansdowne |
Engagements | First World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj.-Gen. C.L. Woollcombe Maj.-Gen. H.D’U. Keary Br.-Gen. C.G. Blackader |
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