8th (Lucknow) Cavalry Brigade
The Lucknow Cavalry Brigade was a cavalry brigade of the British Indian Army formed in 1911 as a result of the Kitchener Reforms. It was mobilized as 8th (Lucknow) Cavalry Brigade at the outbreak of the First World War as part of the 1st Indian Cavalry Division and departed for France. It served on the Western Front with the division until it was broken up in March 1918.
| Lucknow Cavalry Brigade 8th (Lucknow) Cavalry Brigade 4th Indian Cavalry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | October 1911 – March 1918 April 1920 – 1923 |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Cavalry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 8th (Lucknow) Division 1st Indian Cavalry Division |
| Peacetime HQ | Lucknow |
| Engagements | First World War
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Br.-Gen. G.A.H. Beatty |
The brigade was reformed in April 1920 and broken up in 1923.
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