| Ferozepore Brigade 44th (Ferozepore) Brigade Ferozepore Brigade Area | |
|---|---|
| Active | 7 December 1914 – February 1942 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 3rd Lahore Divisional Area 16th Indian Division Lahore District |
| Garrison/HQ | Ferozepore |
| Service | First World War Third Anglo-Afghan War Second World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. A.M.S. Elsmie |
The Ferozepore Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It was formed in December 1914 as part of the 3rd Lahore Divisional Area for service on the North West Frontier and renamed as 44th (Ferozepore) Brigade in August 1915. It remained in India throughout the First World War but saw active service in the Third Anglo-Afghan War with the 16th Indian Division.
Post-war, the brigade underwent a number of changes in designation before settling on Ferozepore Brigade Area by the outbreak of the Second World War. It was broken up in February 1942.
History[edit]
At the outbreak of the First World War, the Ferozepore Brigade was part of the 3rd (Lahore) Division. It was mobilized in August 1914 with the division as the 7th (Ferozepore) Brigade and sailed from Bombay and Karachi between 24 and 29 September for the Western Front.[1] The 3rd Lahore Divisional Area was formed in September 1914 to take over the area responsibilities of the 3rd (Lahore) Division[2] and in December 1914[a] a new Ferozepore Brigade was formed in 3rd Lahore Divisional Area to replace the original brigade. In August 1915 it was designated as 44th (Ferozepore) Brigade.[2]
From March 1916, it was intended to form a reserve division for the North West Frontier, but the urgent need to find troops for Mesopotamia meant that the 16th Indian Division was not formed until December 1916.[3] In February 1917 the brigade was transferred to the new division.[4] The brigade remained on the North West Frontier throughout the First World War but was mobilized with 16th Indian Division to take part in the Third Anglo-Afghan War.[5]
In September 1920, the brigade was redesignated as 12th Indian Infantry Brigade and as 16th Indian Infantry Brigade from October 1921 – not to be confused with an identically designated but unrelated 12th and 16th Indian Infantry Brigades of the Second World War. In 1923, the brigade was once again renamed Ferozepore Brigade.[6] By the outbreak of the Second World War it was designated as Ferozepore Brigade Area[7] and it was broken up in February 1942.[6]
Orders of battle[edit]
| With 3rd Lahore Divisional Area |
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The brigade commanded the following units while serving with the 3rd Lahore Divisional Area:[8]
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| With 16th Indian Division |
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The brigade commanded the following units while serving with the 16th Indian Division:[9]
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| Third Anglo-Afghan War units | |
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July 1918 plans saw the brigade mobilizing with the following units:[5]
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In the event, the brigade mobilized in May 1919 with:[5]
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| Ferozepore Brigade Area on 3 September 1939 |
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At the outbreak of the Second World War, the brigade area had the following units under command:[7]
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Commanders[edit]
The 44th (Ferozepore) Brigade / 12th Indian Infantry Brigade / 16th Indian Infantry Brigade / Ferozepore Brigade Area had the following commanders:[6][2][4]
| From | Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 December 1914 | Brigadier-General | A.H. Eustace | |
| 20 May 1915 | Brigadier-General | R.M. Betham | |
| 23 April 1916 | Brigadier-General | G.D. Crocker | |
| 18 January 1918 | Brigadier-General | A.M.S. Elsmie | |
| October 1918 | Brigadier-General | W.M. Southey | |
| December 1919 | Brigadier-General | A.J. Poole | |
| December 1923 | Brigadier-General | R.J.F. Hayter | |
| December 1927 | Brigadier | I.U. Battye | |
| November 1930 | Brigadier | B.W. Shuttleworth | |
| October 1934 | Brigadier | H.M. Burrows | |
| November 1937 | Brigadier | C.M.S. Manners | |
| 1941 | Brigadier | G.O. de R. Channer | Broken up February 1942 |
See also[edit]
- 7th (Ferozepore) Brigade of the First World War
- 44th Indian Infantry Brigade of the Second World War
Notes[edit]
- ^ The first commanding officer was appointed on 7 December 1914.[2]
- ^ a b c d e f 2/4th DCLI, 2/6th Sussex, 1/1st Kent, 2nd/1st Gurkhas, 1st/4th Gurkhas and 3rd/5th Gurkhas were all assigned to the brigade when it was transferred to 16th Indian Division in February 1917 but all left soon afterwards.[9]
- ^ a b c d e f 2/6th Sussex, 1/9th Hampshire, 1/25th London and 1/1st Kent were originally bicycle infantry. In November 1915 they were converted to infantry and formed a brigade, originally intended for service in East Africa. Instead, they sailed for India in February 1916.[11]
- ^ Sam Browne's Cavalry (12th Frontier Force) was one of three cavalry training regiments – along with 15th Lancers and 20th Lancers – from 1936.[12]
- ^ 10th Battalion, 14th Punjab Regiment was the Training Battalion[13] / Regimental Centre[14] of the 14th Punjab Regiment.
References[edit]
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 53
- ^ a b c d Perry 1993, p. 55
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 58
- ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 137
- ^ a b c Perry 1993, p. 140
- ^ a b c Mackie 2015, p. 351
- ^ a b Nafziger n.d., p. 3
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 56
- ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 138
- ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 233
- ^ James 1978, p. 79
- ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 13
- ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 178
- ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 359
Bibliography[edit]
- Gaylor, John (1996). Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903–1991 (2nd ed.). Tunbridge Wells: Parapress. ISBN 1-898594-41-4.
- James, Brigadier E.A. (1978). British Regiments 1914–18. London: Samson Books Limited. ISBN 0-906304-03-2.
- Mackie, Colin (June 2015). "Army Commands 1900-2011" (PDF). www.gulabin.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2015. Retrieved 1 August 2015.
- Nafziger, George (n.d.). "The Indian Army 3 September 1939" (PDF). Fort Leavenworth: Combined Arms Research Library, United States Army Combined Arms Center. Retrieved 9 July 2015.
- Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.
External links[edit]
- "3rd Lahore Divisional Area on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 2015-07-31.
- "16th Indian Division on The Regimental Warpath 1914 - 1918 by PB Chappell". Archived from the original on 17 May 2008. Retrieved 2015-06-30.