169th (3rd London) Brigade | |
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Active | 1888–1915 1915–1920 1920–1940 1940–1947 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | Territorial Army |
Type | Infantry Motorised infantry |
Size | Brigade |
Part of | 56th (London) Infantry Division |
Nickname(s) | "The Black Cats" (Second World War, divisional nickname) "The Queen's Brigade" |
Engagements | First World War Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Lewis Lyne |
The 169th (3rd London) Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army that saw active service in both the First and the Second World Wars. Throughout its existence the brigade, serving under numerous many different titles and designations, was an integral part of the 56th (London) Infantry Division. It served on the Western Front in the First World War, and in the North African and Italian campaigns during the Second World War.