17th Indian Infantry Division Shoulder patch of the 17th Indian Infantry Division. Active 1941–1946 1960– Country British India India Allegiance British Empire India Branch British Indian Army Indian Army Type Infantry Size Division Garrison/HQ Dinjan, Assam, India[1] Nickname(s) "The Black Cat Division" Engagements Battle of Imphal Battle of Meiktila Battle honours Burma Commanders Notable commanders Jackie Smyth David Tennant Cowan W. A. Crowther