4th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade
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For a similarly designated Indian cavalry brigade in the First World War, see 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade.
The 4th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It was formed as Secunderabad Cavalry Brigade in February 1915 to replace the original brigade that had been mobilized as the 9th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade for service on the Western Front. It remained in India throughout the war.
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Active | 3 February 1915 – July 1940 |
Country | ![]() |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | ![]() |
Type | Cavalry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 9th (Secunderabad) Division Poona District Deccan District |
Garrison/HQ | Secunderabad Bolarum |
Service | First World War Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. W.G.K. Green Brig. A.F. Hartley Brig. A.G.O. Mosley Mayne |
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The brigade continued to exist between the wars and by September 1939 it was designated 4th (Secunderabad) Cavalry Brigade. It briefly served as part of the Indian Army during the Second World War before being broken up in July 1940.