5th Infantry Brigade (New Zealand)

5th Infantry Brigade
Active	1940–1945
Country	New Zealand
Branch	New Zealand Military Forces
Type	Infantry
Part of	2nd New Zealand Division
Engagements	Second World War Battle of Greece Battle of Crete North African Campaign Italian Campaign
Commanders
Notable commanders	James Hargest Howard Karl Kippenberger Keith Lindsay Stewart

The 5th Infantry Brigade was a formation of the New Zealand Military Forces, active during the Second World War 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.

Order of Battle

The 5th Infantry Brigade was made up of the following units:

• 21st Battalion;
• 22nd Battalion;
• 23rd Battalion.

At various times during the war, the 28th Battalion was also attached to the brigade.

References

• McClymont, W. G. (1959). To Greece. Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45. Wellington, New Zealand: War History Branch.