5th Infantry Brigade (New Zealand)

5th Infantry Brigade
5th Infantry Brigade on parade in Italy, 8 May 1944
Active	1940–45
Country	New Zealand
Branch	New Zealand Military Forces
Type	Infantry
Size	Brigade
Part of	2nd New Zealand Division
Engagements	World War II Battle of Greece Battle of Crete North African Campaign Italian Campaign
Commanders
Notable commanders	James Hargest Howard Kippenberger Keith Lindsay Stewart

The 5th Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade formation of the New Zealand Military Forces, active during World War II 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.