1st Canadian Infantry Brigade
1st Canadian Brigade 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
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Active | 1914–1919 1939–1945 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 1st Canadian Division |
Engagements | World War I
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Malcolm Mercer William Antrobus Griesbach |
The 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade was a Canadian Army formation that served with the 1st Canadian Division in World Wars I and II. In 1953 it was reformed in Germany, to become the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in 1992.
William Antrobus Griesbach commanded the brigade in 1918.
Order of Battle[]
World War I[]
- 1st Canadian Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 2nd Canadian Battalion (Eastern Ontario Regiment), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 3rd Canadian Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 4th (Central Ontario) Battalion, CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918.[1]
World War II[]
- The Royal Canadian Regiment
- The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
- 48th Highlanders of Canada
- 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots)[2]
Post-1945[]
The brigade was re-established on 14 October 1953 in Europe.[3]
- 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade created 14 October 1953
- Redesignated 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in October 1955
- Redesignated 1 Combat Group in 1972
- Redesignated 1 Canadian Brigade Group in 1976
- Redesignated 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in 1992
References[]
- ^ "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ "www.canadiansoldiers.com". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 2022-01-23.
- ^ http://www.canadiansoldiers.com/organization/orgformations/1cmbg.htm
Categories:
- Brigades of the Canadian Army
- Infantry brigades of the Canadian Army
- Military units and formations established in 1914
- Military units and formations established in 1939
- Military units and formations of Canada in World War II
- Military units and formations of Canada in World War I
- Canadian World War I brigades
- Royal Canadian Regiment
- The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
- 48th Highlanders of Canada