2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade
Infantry brigade of the Canadian Army during World Wars I and II
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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 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.
| 2nd Canadian Brigade 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1914–1919 1939–1945 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st Canadian Division |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Arthur Currie Louis Lipsett Bert Hoffmeister |
The brigade was first commanded from its formation in September 1914 to September 1915 by Arthur Currie.
Order of Battle
World War I
- 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 6th Battalion (Fort Garrys), CEF. August 1914 – December 1914 (Became Canadian Cavalry Depot);
- 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 8th Battalion (90th Winnipeg Rifles), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 10th Battalion (Canadians), CEF. January 1915 – November 11, 1918.[1]
World War II
- Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
- The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
- The Loyal Edmonton Regiment
- 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots)[2]