The 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade was a Canadian Army formation that served with the 1st Canadian Division in World Wars I and II. In 1953 it was reformed in Germany to become the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in 1992.
| 1st Canadian Brigade 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1914–1919 1939–1945 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch |  Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st Canadian Division |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Malcolm Mercer William Antrobus Griesbach |
William Antrobus Griesbach commanded the brigade in 1918.
Order of Battle
World War I
- 1st Canadian Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 2nd Canadian Battalion (Eastern Ontario Regiment), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 3rd Canadian Battalion (Toronto Regiment), CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 4th (Central Ontario) Battalion, CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918.[1]
World War II
- The Royal Canadian Regiment
- The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment
- 48th Highlanders of Canada
- 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots)[2]
Post-1945
The brigade was re-established on 14 October 1953 in Europe.[3]
- 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade created 14 October 1953
- Redesignated 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in October 1955
- Redesignated 1 Combat Group in 1972
- Redesignated 1 Canadian Brigade Group in 1976
- Redesignated 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group in 1992
References
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