1st (West Africa) Infantry Brigade
| 3rd (Nigeria) Infantry Brigade 23rd (Nigeria) Infantry Brigade 1st (West Africa) Infantry Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1940–1945 |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Empire |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Brigade |
| Part of | 1st (African) Division 11th (African) Division 82nd (West Africa) Division |
| Engagements | East African campaign Burma campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brigadier Gerald Smallwood |
The 1st (West Africa) Infantry Brigade was an infantry brigade of the British Colonial Auxiliary Forces during World War II. It was formed in 1940 from battalions of the Royal West African Frontier Force and served in the East African and Burma campaigns.