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British 24th Infantry Brigade (guards)





HISTORY

In 1940 it was part of the unsuccessful British force, under Lieut.General H.R.S.Massy , that was sent to Norway in April. It arrived in Narvik on the April 15th 1940 and was evacuated on the June 8th 1940.

In 1942-1943 the Brigade formed part of the British 1st Infantry Division and the British 6th Armoured Division during the fighting in Tunisia and Algeria. From December 7th 1943 to August 31st 1945 it served in the Italian Campaign mainly with the 1st Infantry Division.


COMMANDERS

  • Brig.W.Fraser

  • Brig.C.McV.Gubbins

  • Brig. Sir Frederick Browning

  • Brig.W.P.A.Bradshaw

  • Brig.A.S.P.Murray

  • Brig.M.D.Erskine

  • Brig.A.F.L.Clive



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