59th Brigade (United Kingdom)
| 59th Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 14 September 1914–28 May 1919 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | New Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 20th (Light) Division |
| Nickname(s) | Greenjacket Brigade |
59th Brigade (59th Bde) was an infantry formation of the British Army during World War I. It was formed in September 1914 as part of the new army also known as Kitchener's Army and was assigned to the 20th (Light) Division, serving on the Western Front. It was popularly known as the 'Greenjacket Brigade' because it was composed of battalions of the King's Royal Rifle Corps and the Rifle Brigade, whose full dress uniforms were Rifle green.