Northumberland County Division
Northumberland County Division | |
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![]() Formation sign of the Northumberland County Division[1] | |
Active | 24 February 1941-21 December 1941 |
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Type | Static Division |
Role | Home Defence |
The Northumberland County Division was a formation of the British Army formed in the Second World War on 24 February 1941. It ceased to function on 1 December 1941,[2] and was disbanded on 21 December 1941. It was commanded by Major-General R. C. Money and consisted of the 202nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), 216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) and 225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home). It was commanded by X Corps until 9 April, IX Corps until 30 November and War Office control from then until disbandment.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Cole p59
- ^ Forty, George (2009). Companion to the British Army 1939-45. History Press. ISBN 978-0752452401.
- ^ Joslen p115
Bibliography[]
- Cole, Howard (1973). Formation Badges of World War 2 Britain, Commonwealth and Empire. London: Arms and Armour Press.
- Joslen, Lt-Col H.F. (1990) [1st. Pub. HMSO:1960]. Orders of Battle, Second World War, 1939–1945. London: London Stamp Exchange. ISBN 0-948130-03-2.
Categories:
- British county divisions
- Military units and formations established in 1941
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1941
- Military units and formations of the British Empire in World War II
- United Kingdom military unit and formation stubs