12th Cavalry Brigade (British Indian Army)
The North Midland Mounted Brigade (later numbered as the 22nd Mounted Brigade) was a yeomanry brigade of the British Army, formed as part of the Territorial Force in 1908.
| North Midland Mounted Brigade 22nd Mounted Brigade 12th Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1908 – 1921 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Army British Indian Army |
| Type | Yeomanry, Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st Mounted Division ANZAC Mounted Division Yeomanry Mounted Division 4th Cavalry Division |
| HQ (peacetime) | Leicester |
| Engagements | First World War
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It served in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign in the First World War.
In April 1918, it was merged with elements of the 2nd (Sialkot) Cavalry Brigade to form 12th Cavalry Brigade. It remained in Palestine after the end of the war on occupation duties.
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