Lincolnshire County Division
| Lincolnshire County Division | |
|---|---|
|
Division insignia of the Lincolnshire County Division[1] | |
| Active | 24 February 1941-3 December 1941 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Static Division |
| Role | Home Defence |
The Lincolnshire County Division was a formation of the British Army, formed in World War II on 24 February 1941; however, it did not become operational until 27 March. It ceased to function on 25 November and was disbanded on 3 December. It had 204th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), 205th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) and 212th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) under command, was controlled by I Corps and its commanding officer was Major General A. K. Hay.[2]
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References
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.
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