13th Canadian Infantry Brigade
The 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade was a formation of the Canadian Army that served in both World Wars. During World War I, the brigade formed part of the 5th Canadian Division. However, the 13th Brigade never saw combat as the brigade along with the 5th Canadian Division was broken up to provide reinforcements to the 4 other divisions of the Canadian Corps. During the Second World War, the brigade formed part of the 6th Canadian Infantry Division serving on the west coast in the home defence role and in June 1943, the brigade took part in Operation Cottage on Kiska during the Aleutian Islands campaign.
| 13th Canadian Brigade 13th Canadian Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1917-1918 1940-1944 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 5th Canadian Division (First World War) 6th Canadian Infantry Division (Second World War) Pacific Command (Canadian Army) (Second World War) |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Oliver Milton Martin Harry Wickwire Foster |
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