221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)
| 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) | |
|---|---|
 Yorkshire County Division insignia | |
| Active | 8 November 1940-22 November 1941 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Infantry Brigade |
| Role | Training and Home Defence |
The 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) (221 Bde) was a short-lived Home Defence formation of the British Army during World War II.
Origin
221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was formed for service in the United Kingdom under the Chatham Area headquarters of Home Forces on 8 November 1940. It was commanded by Brigadier C.H. Gotto, and comprised three newly raised infantry battalions [1]
Composition
The composition of 221 Brigade was as follows:[1]
- 11th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment
- 10th Battalion, Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment
- 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Service
After a brief spell attached to 2nd Infantry Division, 221 Bde became part of Yorkshire County Division (later East Riding Coastal Area) on 19 March 1941.[2] The brigade was disbanded on 22 December 1941.[1] Its battalions were all transferred to the Royal Artillery and converted into other roles. The 11th Glosters became 118th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, the 10th Queen's Own the 119th Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery and the 7th KSLI 99th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery.
Notes
References
- Lt-Col H.F. Joslen, Orders of Battle, United Kingdom and Colonial Formations and Units in the Second World War, 1939–1945, London: HM Stationery Office, 1960/Uckfield: Naval & Military, 2003, ISBN 1843424746.