2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade
The 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the Canadian Army that served in both World War I and World War II. The brigade fought on the Western Front during World War I, and in Sicily and Italy during the Second World War. In both wars, the brigade formed part of the 1st Canadian Division.
The brigade was first commanded from its formation in September 1914 to September 1915 by Arthur Currie.
Order of Battle
World War I
- 5th Battalion, CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 6th Battalion, CEF. August 1914 – December 1914 ;
- 7th Battalion, CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 8th Battalion, CEF. August 1914 – November 11, 1918;
- 10th Battalion, CEF. January 1915 – November 11, 1918.
World War II
- Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry
- The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada
- The Loyal Edmonton Regiment
- 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon