2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade
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The 2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade was a regular infantry brigade formed in 1940 with its headquarters in Singapore following the wartime expansion and reinforcement of Malaya Command.[1] The Brigade participated in the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore against the Japanese until the surrender of the garrison in February 1942.
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2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade | |
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Active | 1940-1942 |
Disbanded | 1942 |
Country | British Malaya |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | Malaya Command |
Garrison/HQ | Singapore |
Engagements | Malayan campaign Fall of Singapore |
Commanders | |
Last commanding officer | Brig F. H. Fraser |
Notable commanders | Frank Keith Simmons |
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