221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)
| 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 8 November 1940-22 November 1941 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom
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| Branch |
 British Army
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| Type | Infantry Brigade |
| Role | Training and Home Defence |
| Insignia | |
| Badge worn when in the Yorkshire County Division |  |
The 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was a short-lived Home Defence formation of the British Army during World War II.
The 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was formed for service in the United Kingdom under the Chatham Area headquarters of Home Forces on 8 November 1940. It was commanded by Brigadier C.H. Gotto, and comprised three newly raised infantry battalions After a brief spell attached to the 2nd Infantry Division, the Brigade became part of the Yorkshire County Division (later East Riding Coastal Area) on 19 March 1941. The brigade was disbanded on 22 December 1941.
The composition of 221 Brigade was as follows:
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