60th Indian Infantry Brigade
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The 60th Indian Infantry Brigade was an Infantry formation of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in July 1943, by the re designation of the 10th Indian Motor Brigade
. The brigade served in Lebanon, Iraq and Persia with the 12th Indian Infantry Division.
10th Indian Motor Brigade
The 10th Indian Motor Brigade was a formation of the Indian Army during World War II.It was formed in Egypt in March 1942. The brigade left Egypt for Persia in September 1942 and was converted to the 60th Indian Infantry Brigade in July 1943....
. The brigade served in Lebanon, Iraq and Persia with the 12th Indian Infantry Division.
Formation
- 1st Duke of Yorks Own Skinners Horse July to August 1943
- 21st King George V's Own Horse July to August 1943
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