| 33rd Indian Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 1915 – 7 December 1915 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 12th Indian Division |
| Engagements | First World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Maj.-Gen.G.F. Gorringe |
The33rd Indian Brigade was aninfantrybrigade of theBritish Indian Army that saw active service with theIndian Army during the First World War. It took part in theMesopotamian campaign in 1915 before being broken up at the end of the year.
The 33rd Indian Brigade was formed inMesopotamia in March 1915 as part of the12th Indian Division, with the last elements arriving atBasra on 9 April.[1] On 18 August, theHQ was transferred toBushire and the HQ was reformed in the division. The brigade was broken up on 7 December and replaced by the34th Indian Brigade.[2] The only significant action the brigade was involved with was the Occupation ofNasiriya on 25 July.[3]
The brigade commanded the following units in theFirst World War:[4]
The brigade had the following commanders in the First World War:[2]
| From | Rank | Name | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 March 1915 | Major-General | G.F. Gorringe | |
| 6 May 1915 | Brigadier-General | R. Wapshare | sick, 15 July |
| 7 August 1915 | Brigadier-General | H.T. Brooking | transferred to Bushire on 18 August |
| 16 September 1915 | Brigadier-General | J.A. Douglas | broken up 7 December |