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5 Cavalry Brigade

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From To Type Notes
03-Sep-1939 03-Sep-1939 Active
23-Apr-1942 23-Apr-1942 Renamed Brigade HQ redesignated HQ Desert (5 Cavalry) Brigade. Formed for internal security and line-of-communication duties under 9 Army.
02-Jun-1942 02-Jun-1942 Renamed Brigade HQ redesignated HQ 8 Division (Syria).
03-Sep-1942 03-Sep-1942 Disbanded HQ Desert (5 Cavalry) Brigade disbanded.
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