27th British Commonwealth Brigade
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The 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was a brigade formed as a response to Britain’s commitment to act in the Korean War. It was constituted August 1950, using two battalions (1st battalion(Btn) Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, and 1st btn The Middlesex Regiment) from the Hong Kong garrison. Arriving in Korea on 29th August 1950, it was soon in action, being involved in the defence of the Pusan perimeter, and the UN offensive to link with the Inchon landings. The brigade was joined in September 1950 by an Australian contingent, (3rd btn Royal Australian Regiment), and in December 1950 by the Canadians (2nd btn Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry). The brigade had few of the support units that were enjoyed by 29th Independent Infantry Brigade, who followed them to Korea, and were always at a disadvantage in this respect, being reliant on US support services. After further action during the retreat from the Yalu River, the Chinese Winter Offensive and the UN riposte the brigades final action was during the Battle of Kapyong. Both 1st A+SH and 1st MX were relieved and the brigade disbanded, to be replaced by the fully constituted 28th Commonwealth Infantry Brigade, which was a unit of 1st Commonwealth Division.
[edit] Constituent units
- 1st Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- 1st The Middlesex Regiment
- 3rd Royal Australian Regiment (3rd RAR)
- 2nd Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry (2nd PPCLI)
[edit] Commander
- Brig. A Coad
[edit] References
- Brian Catchpole : The Korean War ISBN 1-84119-413-1
