1st Malaya Infantry Brigade | |
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![]() Men of the Malay Regiment at bayonet practice | |
Active | 1939-1942 |
Disbanded | 1942 |
Country | British Malaya |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Malaya Command |
Garrison/HQ | Singapore |
Engagements | Malayan campaign - Battle of Kota Bahru Battle of Singapore - Battle of Pasir Panjang |
Commanders | |
Last commanding officer | Brig G.C.R. Williams |
Notable commanders | Michael Gambier-Parry |
The 1st Malaya Infantry Brigade was a regular infantry brigade formed in 1939 with its headquarters in Singapore immediately after the outbreak of hostilities in Europe.[1] The Brigade participated in the Battle of Singapore against the Japanese until the surrender of the garrison in February 1942.
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