27th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
The 27th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army that saw service in the First World War, the Second World War, and the Korean War. In Korea, the brigade was known as 27th British Commonwealth Brigade due to the addition of Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Indian units.
| 27th Infantry Brigade 27th British Commonwealth Brigade 27th Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1914–1919 1939–1945 1948–1951 |
| Country | United Kingdom 1939–1951 1950–1951: |
| Allegiance | British Commonwealth 1939–1951 United Nations 1950–1951 |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Engagements | Second World War Korean War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier Basil Aubrey Coad |
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