24th Division (United Kingdom)
| 24th Division | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | September 1914 – 1919 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | |
The 24th Division was a New Army infantry division of the British Army raised in 1914 in the First World War 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 initially commanded by Major-General John Capper.
Formation
War Memorial of the 24th Division, Battersea Park, by Eric Kennington
- 71st Brigade (until 11 October 1915)
- 9th (Service) Battalion, Norfolk Regiment
- 9th (Service) Battalion, Suffolk Regiment
- 8th (Service) Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment
- 11th (Service) Battalion, Essex Regiment
The brigade moved to the 6th Division in October 1915, swapping with the 17th brigade.
- 8th (Service) Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) (to 17th Brigade in February 1918)
- 8th (Service) Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment) (to 17th Brigade in October 1915)
- 9th (Service) Battalion, East Surrey Regiment
- 8th (Service) Battalion, Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
- 1st Battalion, Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) (from 17th Brigade in October 1915)
- 12th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (to 17th Brigade in October 1915)
- 9th (Service) Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment
- 7th (Service) Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment
- 13th (Service) Battalion, Duke of Cambridge's Own (Middlesex Regiment)
- 2nd Battalion, Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) (from 17th Brigade in October 1915, left in February 1918)
- 17th Brigade (from 11 October 1915)
- 1st Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)
- 1st Battalion, Prince of Wales's (North Staffordshire Regiment) (to 72nd Brigade in October 1915)
- 2nd Battalion, Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) (to 73rd Brigade in October 1915)
- 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
- 12th (Service) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment) (from 73rd Brigade in October 1915, disbanded February 1918)
- 8th (Service) Battalion, Buffs (East Kent Regiment) (from 72nd Brigade in October 1915, disbanded February 1918)
- 8th (Service) Battalion, Queen's (Royal West Surrey Regiment) (from 72nd Brigade in February 1918)
- 1/2nd (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (left in February 1916)
The brigade joined the division from the 6th Division in October 1915, swapping with the 71st Brigade.
Commanding Officers:
- Maj-Gen J E Capper 03-Oct-15 to 12-May-17
- Brig-Gen H C Sheppard 12-May-17 to 18-May-17 Temporary
- Maj-Gen L J Bols 18-May-17 to 12-Sep-17
- Brig-Gen E S Hoare Nairne 12-Sep-17 to 15-Sep-17 Temporary
- Maj-Gen A C Daly 15-Sep-17 to 31-Dec-18
From Becke, Order of Battle of Divisions, Part 3A.
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