4th Infantry Brigade (New Zealand)

4th Infantry Brigade
Active1917–18
1939–42
Country New Zealand
Branch New Zealand Military Forces
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part ofNew Zealand Division (1917–18)
2nd New Zealand Division (1939–42)
EngagementsFirst World War

Second World War

Commanders
Notable
commanders
Herbert Ernest Hart
Edward Puttick

The 4th Infantry Brigade was a formation of the New Zealand Military Forces, active in both the First and Second World Wars. It was initially raised in England in 1917 for service with the New Zealand Division on the Western Front during the First World War. It only fought in one major engagement, the Battle of Broodseinde, although it was in reserve for two other significant battles, the Battle of Messines and the First Battle of Passchendaele. The brigade was disbanded in early 1918 due to a reorganisation of the New Zealand Division.

The brigade was resurrected for service in the Second World War as part of the 2nd New Zealand Division. It saw service during the Battle of Greece, the Battle of Crete and the North African campaign before being converted into the 4th New Zealand Armoured Brigade.