9th Brigade (New Zealand)
The 9th Brigade was a formation of the New Zealand Military Forces raised for service in Italy during the Second World War. As part of the 2nd New Zealand Division, it participated in Operation Grapeshot in 1945. It then provided the basis of J Force, the New Zealand contribution to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.
| 9th Brigade | |
|---|---|
9th Brigade Headquarters in Trieste, Italy, 1945 | |
| Active | 1945–1948 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 2nd New Zealand Division |
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | William Gentry Leslie Potter |
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