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29th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

February 01, 2023

The 29th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade unit of the British Army. It was originally raised in 1914 and saw service during the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War.

29th Infantry Brigade
Formation badge of the brigade.
Active1914–1945
1950–1956
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry formation
SizeBrigade
Nickname(s)"Frozen Arsehole"
EngagementsFirst World War

Second World War

Korean War

Commanders
Notable
commanders		Sir Oliver Leese, 3rd Baronet
Sir Francis Festing

First World War

The 29th Brigade was formed in August 1914 as part of the 10th (Irish) Division, of the first wave of Kitchener's Army (K1). The division and brigade transferred to Lemnos in July 1915 in preparation for the Gallipoli landings. The 29th Infantry Brigade landed at Anzac Cove on August 6/7 of the same year, participating in the Battle of Chunuk Bair. The 10th (Irish) Division was withdrawn from Gallipoli to Salonika at the end of September 1915, elements of the division participating in actions at Karajakois, Yenikoi and Kosturino. In early September 1917, the Division was withdrawn to Egypt and took part in the Palestine Campaign where it fought in the third Battle of Gaza. The division moved back to Cairo at the end of the war.

Second World War

 
Troops rushing ashore from a landing craft during combined operations training by 29th Infantry Brigade Group at Loch Fyne, Argyllshire.

In the Second World War, the Cairo Brigade (a Regular Army force stationed in Egypt) was renamed as the 29th Infantry Brigade on 20 September 1939. In October 1939, it was redesignated as the 22nd Infantry Brigade. On 14 July 1940, a new 29th Independent Infantry Brigade Group, under the command of Brigadier Sir Oliver Leese, was formed in the United Kingdom from Regular Army infantry battalions. It was successively under command of XII Corps, the West Sussex County Division, IV Corps and South Eastern Command before passing to War Office Control in May 1941.

 
Men of the 2nd Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers use paddy fields for cover as they approach Japanese positions around Pinbaw, 1944.

The brigade, under the command of Brigadier Frank Festing, led the invasion of Madagascar by Force 121 on 5 May 1942. It left Madagascar for two weeks in East Africa in late August 1942 and finally departed on 16 October 1942 for South Africa. After two months, the brigade departed for India, arriving on 26 January 1943, and came under the command of Frank Festing's 36th Indian Infantry Division, where it was trained in amphibious assault operations. It entered Burma on 12 February 1944.[1]

 
A 2-inch mortar team of the 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, keep up covering fire during the advance on Pinbaw, December 1944.

It remained in 36 Division, which was redesignated as the British 36th Infantry Division on 1 September 1944, for the rest of the Burma Campaign, returning to India in June 1944 before flying into North Burma in August 1944 and advancing south to Mandalay. Throughout its time in the 36th Division, it was commanded by Brigadier Hugh Stockwell. The 29th Brigade returned to India in May 1945.

Officially recognised battles:[2]

  • North Arakan 1 January – 12 June 1944
  • Mandalay 12/13 February – 21 March 1945
  • Rangoon Road 1 April – 6 May 1945

Korean War

 
Tanks and infantry of the 29th Brigade advancing to attack Hill 327, March 1951.

The 29th Brigade was back in existence by 1949, and then was re-mustered after the outbreak of the Korean War as 29th Independent Infantry Brigade to reinforce the United Nations war effort. When it arrived in Korea, in December 1950, it comprised the 1st Battalion, Royal Northumberland Fusiliers, 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, 1st Battalion, the Royal Ulster Rifles, 8th King's Royal Irish Hussars, C Squadron, 7th Royal Tank Regiment (specialised armour), 45 Field Regiment RA, 11 LAA Battery RA, and 170 Mortar Battery RA, plus supporting units. It also incorporated elements from non-British forces, including the Belgian United Nations Command.

The brigade saw action during the third Battle for Seoul in late December 1950 and the Chinese Spring Offensive (the Battle of the Imjin River) in April 1951. In July 1951, it was re-organized as 29th British Infantry Brigade and absorbed into the 1st Commonwealth Division, the brigade finished its tour of duty in November 1951. In September 1956 all British troops head left Korea, thus ending the brigade's history.[3][4]

Component units

First World War

1914–1918

Second World War

1939
1940–1945
  • 1st Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers
  • 2nd Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment
  • 2nd Battalion, Royal Welch Fusiliers
  • 2nd Battalion, South Lancashire Regiment (only till April 16, 1944)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Anti-tank Company (1 September 1940 – 18 January 1941)
  • 204th (Oban) Anti-tank Battery, Royal Artillery (16 July 1940 – 5 May 1941)
  • 17th Field Regiment, Royal Artillery (16 July 1940 – 5 May 1941)
  • "E" Company, 5th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Machine Guns) 16 August 1940 – 11 June 1941)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Machine Gun Company Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (12 June 1941 – 31 October 1941)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Reconnaissance Company (19 January 1941 – 5 May 1941)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Machine Gun Company Royal Northumberland Fusiliers (19 January 1941 – 5 May 1941)
  • "B" SS Squadron Royal Armoured Corps (20 August 1942 – 1 June 1943)
  • 455th Independent Light Battery, Royal Artillery (20 August 1942 – 1 June 1943)
  • "D" Company, 2nd Manchester Regiment (Machine Guns) 17 October 1943 – 16 June 1944)
  • 236th Field Company, Royal Engineers (16 July 1940 – 25 January 1943)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Company, Royal Army Service Corps 1 August 1940 – 5 May 1941)
  • 154th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps (16 July 1940 – 25 January 1943)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Workshop, Royal Army Ordnance Corps (27 April 1940 – 10 July 1941)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Ordnance Field Park, Royal Army Ordnance Corps (29 April 1940 – 5 May 1941)
  • 29th Independent Brigade Group Provost Section, Royal Military Police (18 July 1940 – 15 January 1943)
From May–Aug 1945

Korean War

From Nov 1950 – July 1951
  • As 29th Independent Infantry Brigade
From July–Nov 1951
From Nov 51 – Nov 52
from Nov 52 – July 53

Commanders

First World War[5]

  • Brigadier-General R. J. Cooper (26 August 1914)
  • Acting: Lieutenant-Colonel H. F. N. Jourdain (11 August 1915)
  • Acting: Lieutenant-Colonel Q. G. K. Agnew (13 August 1915)
  • Acting: Lieutenant-Colonel H. F. N. Jourdain (10 September 1915)
  • Brigadier-General R. S. Vandeleur (22 September 1915)
  • Acting: Lieutenant-Colonel J. Craske (8 June 1917)
  • Brigadier-General R. S. Vandeleur (28 July 1917)
  • Acting: Lieutenant-Colonel E. H. Wildblood (9 June 1918)
  • Acting: Lieutenant-Colonel E. H. Wildblood (12 June 1918)
  • Brigadier-General C. L. Smith (21 August 1918)

Second World War

Korean War

Notes

  1. ^ Joslen Vol 1 pg 276-7
  2. ^ Joslen Vol 1 pg 277
  3. ^ Boose, Donald (2014). The Ashgate Research Companion to the Korean War. Routledge. p. 445. ISBN 978-1409439288.
  4. ^ "United Nations Command > Organization > Contributors > United Kingdom". www.unc.mil. Retrieved 2021-11-12.
  5. ^ Becke, A. F. (1938). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 3A New Army Divisions (9-26). London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. p. 12.

References

  • Farrar-Hockley, Anthony (1990). The British Part in the Korean War Vol I & II. HMSO. ISBN 978-0-11-630958-7.
  • Foster, Geoffry (1946). 36th Division – North Burma – 1944–45. Privately published. OCLC 20762802.
  • Joslen, H. F. (2003) [1960]. Orders of Battle: Second World War, 1939–1945. Uckfield, East Sussex: Naval and Military Press. ISBN 978-1-84342-474-1.

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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources 29th Infantry Brigade United Kingdom news newspapers books scholar JSTOR January 2013 Learn how and when to remove this template message The 29th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade unit of the British Army It was originally raised in 1914 and saw service during the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War 29th Infantry BrigadeFormation badge of the brigade Active1914 19451950 1956Country United KingdomBranch British ArmyTypeInfantry formationSizeBrigadeNickname s Frozen Arsehole EngagementsFirst World War Gallipoli Campaign Sinai and Palestine CampaignSecond World War Battle of Madagascar Burma CampaignKorean War Third Battle of Seoul Battle of the Imjin RiverCommandersNotablecommandersSir Oliver Leese 3rd BaronetSir Francis Festing Contents 1 First World War 2 Second World War 3 Korean War 4 Component units 4 1 First World War 4 2 Second World War 4 3 Korean War 5 Commanders 6 Notes 7 References 8 External linksFirst World War EditThe 29th Brigade was formed in August 1914 as part of the 10th Irish Division of the first wave of Kitchener s Army K1 The division and brigade transferred to Lemnos in July 1915 in preparation for the Gallipoli landings The 29th Infantry Brigade landed at Anzac Cove on August 6 7 of the same year participating in the Battle of Chunuk Bair The 10th Irish Division was withdrawn from Gallipoli to Salonika at the end of September 1915 elements of the division participating in actions at Karajakois Yenikoi and Kosturino In early September 1917 the Division was withdrawn to Egypt and took part in the Palestine Campaign where it fought in the third Battle of Gaza The division moved back to Cairo at the end of the war Second World War Edit Troops rushing ashore from a landing craft during combined operations training by 29th Infantry Brigade Group at Loch Fyne Argyllshire In the Second World War the Cairo Brigade a Regular Army force stationed in Egypt was renamed as the 29th Infantry Brigade on 20 September 1939 In October 1939 it was redesignated as the 22nd Infantry Brigade On 14 July 1940 a new 29th Independent Infantry Brigade Group under the command of Brigadier Sir Oliver Leese was formed in the United Kingdom from Regular Army infantry battalions It was successively under command of XII Corps the West Sussex County Division IV Corps and South Eastern Command before passing to War Office Control in May 1941 Men of the 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers use paddy fields for cover as they approach Japanese positions around Pinbaw 1944 The brigade under the command of Brigadier Frank Festing led the invasion of Madagascar by Force 121 on 5 May 1942 It left Madagascar for two weeks in East Africa in late August 1942 and finally departed on 16 October 1942 for South Africa After two months the brigade departed for India arriving on 26 January 1943 and came under the command of Frank Festing s 36th Indian Infantry Division where it was trained in amphibious assault operations It entered Burma on 12 February 1944 1 A 2 inch mortar team of the 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment keep up covering fire during the advance on Pinbaw December 1944 It remained in 36 Division which was redesignated as the British 36th Infantry Division on 1 September 1944 for the rest of the Burma Campaign returning to India in June 1944 before flying into North Burma in August 1944 and advancing south to Mandalay Throughout its time in the 36th Division it was commanded by Brigadier Hugh Stockwell The 29th Brigade returned to India in May 1945 Officially recognised battles 2 North Arakan 1 January 12 June 1944 Mandalay 12 13 February 21 March 1945 Rangoon Road 1 April 6 May 1945Korean War Edit Tanks and infantry of the 29th Brigade advancing to attack Hill 327 March 1951 The 29th Brigade was back in existence by 1949 and then was re mustered after the outbreak of the Korean War as 29th Independent Infantry Brigade to reinforce the United Nations war effort When it arrived in Korea in December 1950 it comprised the 1st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1st Battalion the Gloucestershire Regiment 1st Battalion the Royal Ulster Rifles 8th King s Royal Irish Hussars C Squadron 7th Royal Tank Regiment specialised armour 45 Field Regiment RA 11 LAA Battery RA and 170 Mortar Battery RA plus supporting units It also incorporated elements from non British forces including the Belgian United Nations Command The brigade saw action during the third Battle for Seoul in late December 1950 and the Chinese Spring Offensive the Battle of the Imjin River in April 1951 In July 1951 it was re organized as 29th British Infantry Brigade and absorbed into the 1st Commonwealth Division the brigade finished its tour of duty in November 1951 In September 1956 all British troops head left Korea thus ending the brigade s history 3 4 Component units EditFirst World War Edit 1914 19185th Service Battalion Royal Irish Regiment August 1914 to June 1915 6th Service Battalion Royal Irish Rifles August 1914 to May 1918 5th Service Battalion Connaught Rangers August 1914 to April 1918 6th Service Battalion Prince of Wales s Leinster Regiment Royal Canadians August 1914 to 2 May 1918 10th Service Battalion Hampshire Regiment June 1915 to November 1916 1st Battalion Prince of Wales Leinster Regiment Royal Canadians November 1916 to end of war 29th Machine Gun Company May 1916 to May 1918 29th Trench Mortar Battery October 1916 to October 1917 1st Battalion 54th Sikhs Frontier Force April 1918 to end of war 1st Battalion 101st Grenadiers April 1918 to end of war 2nd Battalion 151st Sikh Infantry June 1918 to end of war Second World War Edit 19391st Battalion Buffs Royal East Kent Regiment 2nd Battalion Scots Guards1940 19451st Battalion Royal Scots Fusiliers 2nd Battalion East Lancashire Regiment 2nd Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers 2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment only till April 16 1944 29th Independent Brigade Group Anti tank Company 1 September 1940 18 January 1941 204th Oban Anti tank Battery Royal Artillery 16 July 1940 5 May 1941 17th Field Regiment Royal Artillery 16 July 1940 5 May 1941 E Company 5th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Machine Guns 16 August 1940 11 June 1941 29th Independent Brigade Group Machine Gun Company Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 12 June 1941 31 October 1941 29th Independent Brigade Group Reconnaissance Company 19 January 1941 5 May 1941 29th Independent Brigade Group Machine Gun Company Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 19 January 1941 5 May 1941 B SS Squadron Royal Armoured Corps 20 August 1942 1 June 1943 455th Independent Light Battery Royal Artillery 20 August 1942 1 June 1943 D Company 2nd Manchester Regiment Machine Guns 17 October 1943 16 June 1944 236th Field Company Royal Engineers 16 July 1940 25 January 1943 29th Independent Brigade Group Company Royal Army Service Corps 1 August 1940 5 May 1941 154th Field Ambulance Royal Army Medical Corps 16 July 1940 25 January 1943 29th Independent Brigade Group Workshop Royal Army Ordnance Corps 27 April 1940 10 July 1941 29th Independent Brigade Group Ordnance Field Park Royal Army Ordnance Corps 29 April 1940 5 May 1941 29th Independent Brigade Group Provost Section Royal Military Police 18 July 1940 15 January 1943 From May Aug 19451st Battalion Cameronians Scottish Rifles 1st Battalion Essex Regiment 2nd Battalion Queen s Royal Regiment West Surrey Korean War Edit From Nov 1950 July 1951As 29th Independent Infantry BrigadeFrom July Nov 19511st Battalion Royal Northumberland Fusiliers 1st Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment 1st Battalion Royal Ulster RiflesFrom Nov 51 Nov 521st Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment 1st Battalion Royal Leicestershire Regiment 1st Battalion Welch Regimentfrom Nov 52 July 531st Battalion The Black Watch 1st Battalion King s Regiment Liverpool 1st Battalion Duke of Wellington s RegimentCommanders EditFirst World War 5 Brigadier General R J Cooper 26 August 1914 Acting Lieutenant Colonel H F N Jourdain 11 August 1915 Acting Lieutenant Colonel Q G K Agnew 13 August 1915 Acting Lieutenant Colonel H F N Jourdain 10 September 1915 Brigadier General R S Vandeleur 22 September 1915 Acting Lieutenant Colonel J Craske 8 June 1917 Brigadier General R S Vandeleur 28 July 1917 Acting Lieutenant Colonel E H Wildblood 9 June 1918 Brigadier General C L Smith 12 June 1918 Acting Lieutenant Colonel E H Wildblood 12 June 1918 Brigadier General C L Smith 21 August 1918 Second World War Lt Col E G Earle acting commander Brig Sir G W H Leese Bart Brig J M L Grover Brig F W Festing Brig H C Stockwell Brig G E R Bastin Lt Col C S Mill Brig J J McCullyKorean War Brig T Brodie Brig A H G Ricketts Brig D A KendrewNotes Edit Joslen Vol 1 pg 276 7 Joslen Vol 1 pg 277 Boose Donald 2014 The Ashgate Research Companion to the Korean War Routledge p 445 ISBN 978 1409439288 United Nations Command gt Organization gt Contributors gt United Kingdom www unc mil Retrieved 2021 11 12 Becke A F 1938 Order of Battle of Divisions Part 3A New Army Divisions 9 26 London His Majesty s Stationery Office p 12 References EditFarrar Hockley Anthony 1990 The British Part in the Korean War Vol I amp II HMSO ISBN 978 0 11 630958 7 Foster Geoffry 1946 36th Division North Burma 1944 45 Privately published OCLC 20762802 Joslen H F 2003 1960 Orders of Battle Second World War 1939 1945 Uckfield East Sussex Naval and Military Press ISBN 978 1 84342 474 1 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to 29th Infantry Brigade United Kingdom the 10th Irish Division at 1914 1918 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 29th Infantry Brigade United Kingdom amp oldid 1080390538, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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