27th Infantry Brigade | |
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Active | 1914–1919 1939–1945 1948–1951 |
Country |
United Kingdom 1939–1951 |
Allegiance |
United Kingdom 1939–1950 United Nations 1950–1951 |
Branch | British Army |
Role | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Engagements |
World War II Korean War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders |
Brigadier Basil Aubrey Coad |
United Kingdom 1939–1951
1950–1951:
Canada
Australia
New Zealand artillery
The 27th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army that saw service in World War I, World War II and the Korean War. In Korea, the brigade was known as 27th British Commonwealth Brigade due to the addition of Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Indian units.