2nd (South East) Brigade (2nd Infantry Brigade)
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| 2nd (South East) Brigade | |
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 Insignia of 2nd (South East) Brigade |
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| Active | Since World War I |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Role | Regional |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 4th Division |
| Engagements | World War I Battle of Mons First Battle of the Marne Battle of the Aisne First Battle of Ypres Battle of Aubers Ridge Battle of Loos Battle of the Somme (1916) Battle of Pozières Third Battle of Ypres Battle of Épehy World War II Battle of France Tunisia Campaign Italian Campaign |
2nd (South East) Brigade is a British Army Regional Brigade. Formerly the 2nd Infantry Brigade, it has been active since the First World War.
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[edit] History
During the Second World War the 2nd Infantry Brigade saw active service in many of the major campaigns that the British fought in, from France to Tunisia in North Africa and finally Italy. Through out the war it was part of the 1st Infantry Division. Today, it is part of the UK's 4th Division as 2nd (South East) Brigade.
[edit] Commanders (WWII)
- Brig. Charles Edward Hudson
- Brig.A.A.B.Dowler
- Brig.E.E.J.Moore
- Brig.A.C.Gore
- Brig.C.E.A.Firth
- Brig.R.N.Anderson
[edit] Component Units (WWII)
- 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders - (To 7 March 1940 surrendered St-Valery)
- 1st Battalion, Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)
- 2nd Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment
- 6th Battalion, Gordon Highlanders
[edit] Current Component Units
Following broad reorganisation under the Future Army Structures, 2nd Infantry Brigade was renamed 2nd (South East) Brigade in 2007. The name is in line with its revised role as a Regional Brigade, responsible largely for Territorial Army units.
2nd (South East) Brigade comprises:
- HQ 2nd (South East) Brigade: Sir John Moore Barracks, Shorncliffe, Kent.
- 3rd Battalion Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (Queen's and Royal Hampshires) (3 PWRR): HQ in Canterbury, Kent.
- 103rd Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (103 Bn REME): HQ in Crawley, Sussex.
- British Military Garrison Brunei, Seria, Brunei, including 1st Battalion, Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR): British Resident Infantry Battalion (BRIB).
Note: 2nd Battalion Royal Gurkha Rifles (2 RGR) is also based at Shorncliffe, but is assigned to 52nd Infantry Brigade.
[edit] External links
- Official site for 2 (South East) Brigade (under construction)
- Official site for the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment (The Tigers)
- Official site for 103 Battalion REME
- Official site for the Royal Gurkha Rifles
- Official site for Brunei Garrison
- 2 Infantry Brigade at Orders of Battle.com?
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