9th Brigade (New Zealand)

9th Brigade
9th Brigade Headquarters in Trieste, Italy, 1945
Active1945–1948
Country New Zealand
Branch New Zealand Military Forces
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of2nd New Zealand Division
Engagements
Commanders
Notable
commanders
William Gentry
Leslie Potter

The 9th Brigade was a formation of the New Zealand Military Forces raised for service in Italy during the Second World War. As part of the 2nd New Zealand Division, it participated in Operation Grapeshot in 1945. It then provided the basis of J Force, the New Zealand contribution to the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.


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