99th Indian Infantry Brigade

The 99th Indian Infantry Brigade was an infantry formation of the Indian Army. The brigade was formed in April 1941, at Lucknow. The brigade was then assigned to the 34th Indian Infantry Division in October 1941, and formed part of the garrison for Ceylon. In October 1944, the brigade was reassigned to the 17th Indian Infantry Division	 and took part in the Burma Campaign. In June 1945 it was temporarily attached to the 19th Indian Infantry Division before returning to the 17th Division in August.

Reraised 15 Nov 1960 at Ambala for 17th Infantry Division. Detached and served in the Congo with ONUC 1961 to Mar 1963. Converted as 99th Mtn Bde and assigned 6th Mtn Div 1963. 1965: 6th Mtn Div. Dec 1971: 6th Mtn Div.

Units during World War II

 * 6/15th Punjab Regiment to April 1945
 * 9/8th Punjab Regiment May 1941 to May 1944
 * 6/16th Punjab Regiment November 1941 to March 1944
 * 26/17th Dogra Regiment March to  August 1944
 * 1st Sikh Light Infantry May 1944 to August 1945
 * 1/3rd Gurkha Rifles August 1944 to August 1945
 * 1st The East Yorkshire Regiment April to August 1945