22nd Brigade (Australia)

The 22nd Brigade was a brigade-sized infantry unit of the Australian Army. The brigade was raised for service during the World War II on 15 July 1940 as part of the 8th Division.

The brigade participated in the defence of Malaya with its headquarters at Mersing – Endau.

Units

 * 2/18th Battalion
 * 2/19th Battalion
 * 2/20th Battalion

Commanders

 * Brigadier Harold Burfield Taylor (15 July 1940 – 11 February 1942)
 * Brigadier Arthur Leslie Varley (12–15 February 1942)