24th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 24th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army from the First World War. It was reraised during the Second World War, as the 24th Infantry Brigade (Guards). During various designations, the brigade was active throughout the Cold War and existed until 1999, when it was merged with the 5 Airborne Brigade to become 16 Air Assault Brigade.
| 24th Brigade 24th Infantry Brigade (Guards) 24th Independent Infantry Brigade Group (Guards) 24th Airportable Brigade 24th (Airmobile) Brigade | |
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Formation badge of the brigade | |
| Active | 1914–1918 1939–1945 1945–1999 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | First World War Second World War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Colin Gubbins Frederick Browning Derek Horsford |
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