11th Indian Infantry Division
The 11th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II. It formed part of Indian III Corps in the Malaya Command during the Battle of Malaya. The division was re-raised on 1 April 1965 and is presently part of the XII Corps of Southern Command. It is presently responsible for safeguarding the borders with Pakistan along Southern Rajasthan and Gujarat.
| 11th Indian Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 September 1940–15 February 1942 1 April 1965-date |
| Country | British India India |
| Allegiance | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Indian III Corps XII Corps |
| Garrison/HQ | Ahmedabad |
| Nickname(s) | Golden Katar Division |
| Motto(s) | Jeet Nishchay |
| Engagements | World War II
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| Commanders | |
| Current Commander | Maj Gen Mohit Wadwa |
| Notable commanders | David Murray-Lyon Archibald Paris Billy Key |
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