19th Indian Infantry Division
The 19th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II, and played a prominent part in the final part of the Burma Campaign.
19th Indian Infantry Division | |
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Formation sign of the 19th Indian Infantry Division. | |
Active | 1941– postwar |
Country | British India India |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Nickname(s) | "Dagger Division" |
Engagements | Burma Campaign |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Jackie Smyth VC Thomas Wynford Rees |
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