| 6th (Lucknow) Infantry Brigade 6th Indian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | pre-World War II – 22 December 1941 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance |  British Empire |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 11th Indian Infantry Division |
| Peacetime HQ | Lucknow |
| Engagements | World War II |
The6th Indian Infantry Brigade was aninfantrybrigade formation of theIndian Army during World War II. The brigade was a pre-war formation designated6th (Lucknow) Infantry Brigade inIndia in September 1939.[1] In November 1940, the brigade arrived in Singapore and come under the command of the11th Indian Infantry Division. On the 22 December 1941, the brigade was absorbed into the15th Indian Infantry Brigade after being almost destroyed at theBattle of Gurun on 15 December 1941 soon after theBattle of Jitra. What remained of the brigade surrendered to the Japanese on 15 February 1942, after theBattle of Singapore.[2]
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