The 12. Infantry Brigade was formed 23 January 1939 and was redesignated 12. Light Division 17 February 1942.

Commanders

Brigadier General József Benke (23 Jan 1939 - 1 Feb 1940)
Brigadier General Kalmán Török  (1 Feb 1940 - 1 Aug 1941)
Brigadier General Gábor Illésházy  (1 Aug 1941 - 17 Feb 1942)

Sources used

Andris J. Kursietis - The Hungarian Army and its military leadership in World War II
Leo W.G. Niehorster - The Royal Hungarian Army 1920-1945

Reference material on this unit

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