7th Indian Cavalry Brigade
The Meerut Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army formed in 1904 as a result of the Kitchener Reforms. It was mobilized as 7th (Meerut) Cavalry Brigade at the outbreak of the First World War and departed for the Western Front where it served as part of the 2nd Indian Cavalry Division.
| Meerut Brigade Meerut Cavalry Brigade 7th (Meerut) Cavalry Brigade 7th Indian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 November 1904 – November 1920 |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 7th (Meerut) Division 2nd Indian Cavalry Division Cavalry Division (Mesopotamia) |
| Peacetime HQ | Meerut |
| Engagements | First World War
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. W.E. Peyton |
It was reorganized in June 1916 as 7th Indian Cavalry Brigade and took part in the Mesopotamian campaign. It formed part of the occupation forces for Mesopotamia after the end of the war and was broken up late in 1920.
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