22nd Brigade | |
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Active | 1940–1945 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Australian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Part of | 8th Division (1940–1942) |
Engagements | |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
Harold Burfield Taylor Arthur Leslie Varley |
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.[1]
The brigade participated in the defence of Malaya with its headquarters at Mersing – Endau.
Units[]
Commanders[]
- Brigadier Harold Burfield Taylor (15 July 1940 – 11 February 1942)
- Brigadier Arthur Leslie Varley (12–15 February 1942)
See also[]
Citations[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "8 Infantry Division units". Order of Battle. http://www.ordersofbattle.com/UnitData.aspx?UniX=3524&Tab=Sub. Retrieved 2009-12-15.
References[]
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