28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade |
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| Active | 1951–1954 |
| Country |  United Kingdom Australia New Zealand |
| Branch |  British Army Australian Army New Zealand Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Infantry Brigade of the 1st Commonwealth Division |
| Size | Brigade |
The 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade was a special group of soldiers from different Commonwealth countries. These countries included the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand. This brigade served together in the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. They were part of a larger group called the 1st Commonwealth Division.
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A Look Back: The Brigade's Story
This brigade started from the UK 28th Infantry Brigade. This British group arrived in Hong Kong in 1949. They joined another military group called the 40th Infantry Division.
The 28th Commonwealth Brigade was officially formed in Korea in April 1951. It took over from the 27th Commonwealth Brigade. The brigade was an important part of the 1st Commonwealth Division. It served throughout the entire Korean War. The brigade finally left Korea in 1954.
What Made Up the Brigade?
The 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade was made up of several different units:
- Two infantry battalions from Britain.
- Two infantry battalions from Australia.
- The 16th Field Regiment, which was an artillery unit from New Zealand.
Who Led the Brigade?
The leaders of the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade were shared between Australia and the United Kingdom. These commanders were in charge of all the soldiers and operations.
| Commander | Country | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Brigadier G. Taylor, CBE, DSO | United Kingdom | April 1951 to October 1951 |
| Lieutenant Colonel (Acting Brigadier) J.F.M MacDonald, DSO, OBE | United Kingdom | October 1951 to June 1952 |
| Brigadier T.J Daly, DSO, OBE | Australia | June 1952 to March 1953 |
| Brigadier J.G.N Wilton, DSO, OBE | Australia | March 1953 to February 1954 |
| Brigadier I.T Murdoch, OBE | Australia | February 1954 to August 1954 |
Units in the Brigade
The "Order of Battle" lists all the military units that were part of the 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade. These units changed over time as soldiers completed their service.
United Kingdom Units
- 1st Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers (July 1951 – August 1952)
- 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry (July 1951 – September 1952)
- 1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (August 1952 – July 1953)
- 1st Battalion, Durham Light Infantry (September 1952 – July 1953)
Australian Units
- 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (3 RAR) (September 1950 – July 1953)
- 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1 RAR) (June 1952 – March 1953)
- 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (2 RAR) (April 1953 – July 1953)
New Zealand Units
- 16th Field Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery (April 1951 – 1954)
