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24th Division
British 24th Division Insignia
Active World War I
formed September 1914
Country United Kingdom
Branch New Army
Type Infantry
Engagements Battle of the Somme
Third Battle of Ypres

The British 24th Division was a New Army division that was sent to France between August and September, 1915. It served on the Western Front for the duration of the First World War. From its arrival in France to May 1917, it was commanded by Major-General John Capper.

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Formation[]

War Memorial, Battersea Park 03

War Memorial of the 24th Division, Battersea Park, by Eric Kennington

17th Brigade (from October 11, 1915)

The brigade joined the division from the 6th Division in October 1915, swapping with the 71st Brigade.

71st Brigade (until October 11, 1915)

The brigade moved to the 6th Division in October 1915, swapping with the 17th brigade.

72nd Brigade
73rd Brigade

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