120th Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 120th Brigade (120 Bde) was an infantry brigade formation of the British Army during World War I. Part of Lord Kitchener's 'New Armies', it served in the 40th Division on the Western Front. In 1918 it was reorganised as the 120th (Highland) Brigade. The brigade number was reactivated for deception purposes during World War II.
| 120th Brigade 120th (Highland) Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 7 September 1915 – 2 May 1918 14 June 1918–May 1919 9 November 1943 – 16 June 1944 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Infantry and deception |
| Size | Brigade |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | C.S. Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby Hon. W.P. Hore-Ruthven (Master of Ruthven) |
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