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29th Indian Brigade
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For the Second World War formation, see 29th Indian Infantry Brigade.
The 29th Indian Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service with the Indian Army during the First World War. Formed in October 1914, it raided Sheik Saiad en route to Egypt, defended the Suez Canal in early 1915, before taking part in the Gallipoli Campaign (April to December 1915). On returning to Egypt it acted as an independent formation being broken up in June 1917.
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29th Indian Brigade | |
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![]() 29th Indian Brigade landing at Cape Helles, Gallipoli | |
Active | 31 October 1914 – 25 June 1917 |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 10th Indian Division att. to British 29th Division |
Engagements | First World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj.-Gen. H.V. Cox Br.-Gen. P.C. Palin |
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