6th Canadian Infantry Brigade
The 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the Canadian Army that fought during World War I and World War II. Raised in 1915, it formed part of the 2nd Canadian Division and fought on the Western Front during World War I before being disbanded. Later, it was re-raised in September 1939 and subsequently took part in Allied operations in north-west Europe in 1944 and 1945.
| 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1915–1918 1939–1945 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 2nd Canadian Infantry Division |
| Engagements | World War I
World War II
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Hugh Andrew Young Jean Victor Allard |
| Insignia | |
| 2nd Canadian Division Formation Patch | |
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