39th Infantry Division (India)
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For the World War I formation, see Burma Division.
39th Indian Infantry Division (originally the 1st Burma Division) was an infantry division of the Indian Army during World War II, which became a training division in 1943 after its recovery into India from Burma. The division was re-raised after independence and 39 Mountain Division is presently located in Palampur, Himachal Pradesh under XVI Corps.
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39th Indian Infantry Division | |
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Active | 14 July 1941–1945 1966-date |
Country | British India India |
Branch | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Nickname(s) | Dah Division[1] |
Motto(s) | ‘Daring and Hardy’[1] |
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Notable commanders | Major General James Bruce Scott |
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