22nd Brigade (Australia)
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| 22nd Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940–1945 |
| Country |  Australia |
| Branch |  Australian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Part of | 8th Division (1940–1942) |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Harold Burfield Taylor Arthur Leslie Varley |
The 22nd Brigade was a brigade-sized infantry unit of the Australian Army. The brigade was raised for service during the World War II on 15 July 1940 as part of the 8th Division.[1]
The brigade participated in the defence of Malaya with its headquarters at Mersing–Endau and then later fought on Singapore where it was captured after the garrison surrendered in mid-February 1942.[2]
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Commanders
- Brigadier Harold Burfield Taylor (15 July 1940 – 11 February 1942)
- Brigadier Arthur Leslie Varley (12–15 February 1942)
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