227th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
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| 227th (Highland) Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | World War II 1939 - 1946 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Allegiance | Allies |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | British 15th (Scottish) Division |
| Engagements | Battle of Normandy Operation Epsom Hill 112 Operation Bluecoat |
| Insignia | |
| Identification symbol |
Divisional Insignia Scottish Red Lion Rampant , inside a yellow circle |
[edit] 227th (Highland) Infantry Brigade
The Brigade was a second line Territorial Army Brigade part of 15th (Scottish) Division,which was the duplicate of the British 52nd (Lowland) Division and served in the Second World War. Its remained in England for most of the war crossing the channel to Normandy on the 13th June 1944.
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