44th Armoured Division (India)

The 44th Indian Armoured Division was an armoured division of the Indian Army during World War II. It was formed in Burma, in February 1943, from the 32nd and 43rd Armoured divisions. It was reformed as the 21st Infantry Division in April 1944.[1]

Formation

254th Indian Tank Brigade

255th Indian Armoured Brigade

268th Indian Infantry Brigade

converted from 268th Indian Armoured Brigade August 1945

Divisional troops

  • 19th King George's Own Lancers[2]
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References

  1. The Indian Army 1914-1947 By Ian Sumner, p.25
  2. "44 Armoured Division". Order of Battle. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
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