INFANTRY COMPANY 1943-45

INFANTRY COMPANY 1943-45
Image: British Infantry 1943-45 (IWM)
  • Company HQ:
  • Major/Company Commander (.38 Pistol).
  • Captain/2nd In/C (.38 Pistol).
  • Company Sgt Major (Sten SMG).
  • 2 x Pvts/Batmen/Signallers (WS 38 Radio & .303 Rifles).
  • 2 x Pvt/Runners (.303 Rifles).
  • 2 x Pvts/Snipers (.303 Rifles + Scopes).
  • 2 x Corporals (.303 Rifles).
  • 5 x Pvts/Drivers (Sten SMGs).
  • 1 x Bren LMG.
  • 1 x 2in Mortar.
  • 3 x PIATs.
  • 1 x Jeep.
  • 1 x Carrier.
  • 3 x 15 cwt Trucks.

  • 3 x Rifle Platoons Each Containing:

  • Platoon HQ:
  • 1st or 2nd Lieutenant/Platoon Commander (.38 Pistol).
  • Platoon Sergeant (Sten SMG).
  • Pvt/Batman/Signaller (WS 38 Radio & .303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Runner (.303 Rifle).

  • Mortar Section:
  • Lance-Corporal/Section Leader (.303 Rifle)
  • Gunner (Sten SMG).
  • Loader (.303 Rifle).
  • 1 x 2in Mortar.

  • 3 x Rifle Sections Each Containing:

  • Rifle Group:
  • Corporal/Section Leader (Sten SMG).
  • 6 x Pvts/Riflemen (.303 Rifles).

  • Gun Group:
  • Lance-Corporal (.303 Rifle).
  • Pvt/Gunner (Bren LMG).
  • Pvt/Assistant Gunner (.303 Rifle).

  • Totals:
    • 5 x Officers.
    27 x NCOs.
    95 x Other Ranks.
    10 x Bren LMGs.
    3 x PIATs.
    1 x Carrier.
    1 x Jeep.
    3 x Trucks.