| 24th Division | |
|---|---|
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| 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.
Unit History[]
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Formation[]
War Memorial of the 24th Division, Battersea Park, by Eric Kennington
- 17th Brigade (from October 11, 1915)
- 1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers
- 3rd Battalion, the Rifle Brigade
- 12th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (from 73rd Bde. disbanded February 1918)
- 8th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (from 72nd Bde. February 1918)
- 8th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment (from 72nd Bde. disbanded February 1918)
- 1/2nd (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until February 1916)
The brigade joined the division from the 6th Division in October 1915, swapping with the 71st Brigade.
- 71st Brigade (until October 11, 1915)
- 9th (Service) Battalion, The Norfolk Regiment
- 9th (Service) Battalion, The Suffolk Regiment
- 8th (Service) Battalion, The Bedfordshire Regiment
- 11th (Service) Battalion, The Essex Regiment
The brigade moved to the 6th Division in October 1915, swapping with the 17th brigade.
- 72nd Brigade
- 8th (Service) Battalion, The Queen's Royal West Surrey Regiment (to 17th Bde. February 1918)
- 8th (Service) Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment (to 17th Bde. October 1915)
- 9th (Service) Battalion, The East Surrey Regiment
- 8th (Service) Battalion, The Royal West Kent Regiment
- 1st Battalion, The Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) (from October 1915)
- 73rd Brigade
- 12th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (to 17th Bde. October 1915)
- 9th (Service) Battalion, The Royal Sussex Regiment
- 7th (Service) Battalion, The Northamptonshire Regiment
- 13th (Service) Battalion, The Middlesex Regiment
- 2nd Battalion, The Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) (from 17th Bde. October 1915 until February 1918)
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The original article can be found at 24th Division (United Kingdom) and the edit history here.