25th Canadian Infantry Brigade
| 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1951–1955 |
| Country |
 Canada
|
| Allegiance |
 United Nations
|
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry brigade |
| Size | 3 infantry battalions 2 armoured squadrons |
| Part of | 1st Commonwealth Division |
| Battle honours | Korea 1951–1955 |
| Disbanded | 1955, upon the end of the Korean War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Brig. J.M. Rockingham |
Brig. J.M. Rockingham
Brig. M.P. Bogart
The 25th Canadian Infantry Brigade was Canada's primary combat-formation intending to be sent as part of the British Commonwealth Forces Korea. Originally composed of three infantry battalions and two armoured squadrons, several individual units rotated through the brigade. Although a full brigade had been trained and armed by 1951, the success of the Inchon Landing meant that only 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry was initially sent. However, Chinese and North Korean forces subjected Canadian forces to fierce fighting throughout April 1951. 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry earned a Presidential Unit Citation for their actions during the Battle of Kapyong while serving with the 27th Commonwealth Brigade. It had detached from the 25th Brigade in order to leave for Korea in advance of the formation, and would later rejoin its Canadian brigade group.
When North Korea invaded their southern neighbour on 25 June 1950, the UN Security Council authorized member-nations to "...furnish such assistance to the Republic of Korea as may be necessary to repel the armed attack and to restore international peace and security in the area". Although the United States sent immediate military aid to South Korea, Canada did not initially prepare to send ground forces to the country (although three Royal Canadian Navy destroyers were present for a majority of the campaign). On 7 August 1950, Canada's government authorized the creation of the "Canadian Army Special Force". Originally, it was to comprise an armoured regiment, and the 2nd Battalions of each of Canada's permanent-force infantry regiments – Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, Royal Canadian Regiment, and Royal 22e Régiment – placed under the overall command of Brigadier General J.M. Rockingham.
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