5th Infantry Brigade (New Zealand)

5th Infantry Brigade
5th Infantry Brigade on parade in Italy, 8 May 1944
Active1940–45
Country New Zealand
Branch New Zealand Military Forces
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of2nd New Zealand Division
EngagementsWorld War II
Commanders
Notable
commanders
James Hargest
Howard Kippenberger
Keith Lindsay Stewart

The 5th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the New Zealand Military Forces, active during World War II as part of the 2nd New Zealand Division. It saw service during the Battle of Greece, the Battle of Crete, the North African Campaign and the Italian Campaign before being disbanded in late 1945.