27th Canadian Infantry Brigade

27th Canadian Infantry Brigade
Active4 May 1951 – 14 October 1953
Country Canada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeInfantry brigade
Size9,344 troops
Garrison/HQHanover
EngagementsCold War

The 27th Canadian Infantry Brigade (27CIBG) was an Active Force infantry brigade created on May 4, 1951, for service in West Germany. The brigade sailed to Rotterdam in November and December of that year. It was posted near Hanover and provided contingents for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.

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