36th Indian Infantry Division 36th British Infantry Division | |
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Active | 1944–1945 |
Allegiance | British India United Kingdom |
Branch | British Indian Army British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Engagements | Second World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Francis Festing |
The 36th Indian Infantry Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during the Second World War. The division was subsequently redesignated as a British Army formation, the 36th Infantry Division in September 1944. It served in India and during the Burma Campaign. After the end of the war it was disbanded and its remaining British units were transferred to the British 2nd Infantry Division.