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1st Canadian Infantry Brigade

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1st Canadian Brigade
1st Canadian Infantry Brigade
Active1914–1919
1939–1945
Country Canada
Branch Canadian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of1st Canadian Division
EngagementsWorld War I

World War II

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

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World War I

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World War II

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Post-1945

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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

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  1. ^ "1st Canadian Division". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  2. ^ "1st Canadian Infantry Division". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 23 January 2022.
  3. ^ "1st Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 20 June 2022.