53rd Brigade (United Kingdom)

53rd Brigade
53rd Infantry Brigade
British 18th (Eastern) Division insignia
Active1914-1919
1939-1942
Country United Kingdom
Branch Territorial Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of18th (Eastern) Division
18th Infantry Division
EngagementsBattle of Muar (Malayan Campaign)
Battle of Singapore
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Sir William Hickue
Harold Higginson

The 53rd Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Army that saw active service in both the First and Second World Wars. In the First World War, the brigade served with 18th (Eastern) Division and during the Second with the 18th Infantry Division.