176th Infantry Brigade

In June 1942, 176th Infantry Brigade arrived in Northern Ireland along with the rest of 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division, remaining there for nine months.

176th Infantry Brigade

59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division

Brigadier J.L. Short O.B.E.

Brigadier J.L. Short commanded 176th Infantry Brigade, 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Regiment during their time training in Northern Ireland.

Portrait of Brigadier J.L. Short O.B.E. of 176th Infantry Brigade taken in Northern Ireland.
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Portrait of Brigadier J.L. Short O.B.E. of 176th Infantry Brigade taken in Northern Ireland.
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Portrait of Brigadier J.L. Short O.B.E. of 176th Infantry Brigade taken in Northern Ireland.
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7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment

176th Infantry Brigade

7th Battalion South Staffordshire Regiment served and trained as part of 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division in Northern Ireland before going on to Normandy.

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