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  • 120th Brigade (United Kingdom)
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  • The 120th Brigade (120 Bde) was an infantry formation of the British Army during World War I. Part of Kitchener's 'New Armies', it served in 40th Division on the Western Front. In 1918 it was reorganised as 120th (Highland) Brigade. The brigade number was reactivated for deception purposes during World War II.
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Branch
  • 23
Role
  • Deception
Type
  • Infantry Brigade
Dates
  • --11-09
  • --06-14
  • --09-07
Unit Name
  • 120
notable commanders
  • Brig.-Gen. Hon. W.P. Hore-Ruthven (Master of Ruthven)
  • Brig.-Gen. C.S. Heathcote-Drummond-Willoughby
abstract
  • The 120th Brigade (120 Bde) was an infantry formation of the British Army during World War I. Part of Kitchener's 'New Armies', it served in 40th Division on the Western Front. In 1918 it was reorganised as 120th (Highland) Brigade. The brigade number was reactivated for deception purposes during World War II.