2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade
The 2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade was a regular infantry brigade formed in 1940 with its headquarters in Singapore following the wartime expansion and reinforcement of Malaya Command. The Brigade participated in the Malayan Campaign and the Battle of Singapore against the Japanese until the surrender of the garrison in February 1942.
| 2nd Malaya Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940-1942 |
| Disbanded | 1942 |
| Country | British Malaya |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | Malaya Command |
| Garrison/HQ | Singapore |
| Engagements | Malayan campaign Fall of Singapore |
| Commanders | |
| Last commanding officer | Brig F. H. Fraser |
| Notable commanders | Frank Keith Simmons |
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