87th Infantry Brigade (United States) explained

Unit Name:87th Infantry Brigade
Dates:1921–1941
Type:Infantry
Size:Brigade
Command Structure:New York National Guard

The 87th Infantry Brigade is a unit of the United States Army which served in the National Guard from 1921 to 1941. Part of the New York National Guard, it was assigned to the 44th Infantry Division. The 87th Brigade was made up of the 71st and 174th Infantry Regiments.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: McGrath, John J. . The Brigade: Its Organization and Employment . Combat Studies Institute Press . Fort Leavenworth, Kansas . 171 . Annex 3: World War I and Interwar Infantry Brigades.
  2. Web site: The National Guard In War: An Historical Analysis Of The 27th Infantry Division (New York National Guard) In World War II: Chapter Three - Reorganization and training :: New York State Military Museum and Veterans Research Center . 2022-10-29 . museum.dmna.ny.gov.