In 1942, the various Belgian ground forces units in the United Kingdom were amalgamated into the 1st Belgian Infantry Brigade, more often known as the Brigade Piron after its commanding officer, Colonel Jean-Baptiste Piron.
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These included an infantry formation, which later became the Brigade Piron, as well as Commando and Paratroop units.
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In 1944, a Force Publique garrison in the town of Luluabourg mutinied against their white officers.
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