The 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the
Canadian Army that served in both
World War I and
World War II. The brigade fought on the
Western Front Western Front or West Front may refer to:
Military frontiers
*Western Front (World War I), a military frontier to the west of Germany
*Western Front (World War II), a military frontier to the west of Germany
*Western Front (Russian Empire), a majo ...
during World War I, and in Sicily and Italy during the Second World War. In both wars, the brigade formed part of the
1st Canadian Division
The 1st Canadian Division (French: ''1re Division du Canada'' ) is a joint operational command and control formation based at CFB Kingston, and falls under Canadian Joint Operations Command. It is a high-readiness unit, able to move on very short ...
.
The brigade was first commanded from its formation in September 1914 to September 1915 by
Arthur Currie.
Order of Battle
World War I
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5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF
The 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF, known as "Tuxford's Dandys," was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War.
History
The 5th Battalion was authorized on 10 August 1914 and embarked for Great Britain o ...
. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
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6th Battalion (Fort Garrys), CEF. August 1914 – December 1914 (Became Canadian Cavalry Depot);
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7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
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8th Battalion (90th Winnipeg Rifles), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
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10th Battalion (Canadians), CEF
The 10th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force was a unit of the First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), specifically in the 1st Canadian Division from 1914 to 1919. The battalion participated in every major Canadian battle of the ...
. January 1915 – November 11, 1918.
World War II
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Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI, generally referred to as the Patricia's) is one of the three Regular Force infantry regiments of the Canadian Army of the Canadian Armed Forces. Formed in 1914, it is named for Princess Patrici ...
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The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
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The Loyal Edmonton Regiment
* 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (
Lorne Scots)
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References
Infantry brigades of the Canadian Army
Canadian World War I brigades
Canadian World War II brigades
Military units and formations established in 1914
Military units and formations disestablished in the 1940s