103rd (Tyneside Irish) Brigade
The Tyneside Irish Brigade was a British First World War infantry brigade of Kitchener's Army, raised in 1914. Officially numbered the 103rd (Tyneside Irish) Brigade, it contained four Pals battalions from Newcastle upon Tyne, largely made up of men of Irish extraction. (Another Newcastle brigade — the 102nd (Tyneside Scottish) — contained Tynesiders with Scottish connections).
| 103rd Tyneside Irish Brigade 103rd Brigade | |
|---|---|
A support company of the Tyneside Irish Brigade advancing on 1 July 1916 | |
| Active | 1914 – 1918 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Line Infantry |
| Size | Four New Army Battalions Two Reserve Battalions |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Neville Cameron |
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