| 76th Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
| Active |
World War II 18 November 1941 - 1 September 1944 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Home Defence |
The 76th Infantry Division was a Second World War British Army unit created for service during that war.
History
It was converted from the Norfolk County Division on 18 November 1941. It then became a reserve division and was finally disbanded on 1 September 1944. This division remained in Great Britain throughout its service.
Commanders
- Maj.Gen. W.M. Ozanne
Component Units
- 9th Bn, The Royal Berkshire Regiment
- 13th Bn, The Royal Warwickshire Regiment
- 14th Bn, The South Staffordshire Regiment
- 7th Bn, The Royal Norfolk Regiment
- 9th Bn, The Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
- 9th Bn, The Royal Norfolk Regiment
- 8th Bn, The Leicestershire Regiment
- 8th Bn, The Lincolnshire Regiment
- 11th Bn, The Royal Scots Fusiliers
External links
- 76 Infantry Division at Orders of Battle.com
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