33rd Indian Brigade

For the Second World War formation, see 33rd Indian Infantry Brigade.

33rd Indian Brigade
ActiveMarch 1915 – 7 December 1915
Country British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of12th Indian Division
EngagementsFirst World War
Mesopotamian Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders		Maj.-Gen. G.F. Gorringe

The 33rd Indian Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Indian Army that saw active service with the Indian Army during the First World War. It took part in the Mesopotamian campaign in 1915 before being broken up at the end of the year.

History

The 33rd Indian Brigade was formed in Mesopotamia in March 1915 as part of the 12th Indian Division, with the last elements arriving at Basra on 9 April.[1] On 18 August, the HQ was transferred to Bushire and the HQ was reformed in the division. The brigade was broken up on 7 December and replaced by the 34th Indian Brigade.[2] The only significant action the brigade was involved with was the Occupation of Nasiriya on 25 July.[3]

Order of battle

The brigade commanded the following units in the First World War:[4]

Commanders

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

See also

References

  1. ^ Perry 1993, p. 125
  2. ^ a b Perry 1993, p. 123
  3. ^ Perry 1993, p. 126
  4. ^ Perry 1993, p. 124
  5. ^ Perry 1993, p. 129

Bibliography

  • Perry, F.W. (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.