15th Indian Infantry Division

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15th Indian Division
Active 1916 - 1919
Country British Empire
Branch British Indian Army
Type Infantry
Engagements Mesopotamia Campaign
Commanders
Notable
commanders		 Major General H.T. Brooking

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[edit] History

The division was formed on 7 May 1916 on the Euphrates Front in Mesopotamia, as a replacement for 12th Indian Division. It served throughout the war on the Euphrates Front, and was formally disbanded in March 1919.

The 2/6th Gurkhas of 42 Brigade march towards the Action of Khan Baghdadi
The 2/6th Gurkhas of 42 Brigade march towards the Action of Khan Baghdadi


[edit] Order of Battle July 1918

  • Divisional Artillery
    • CCXXII Brigade RFA
      • 375 Bty. RFA
      • 1070 Bty. RFA
      • 1072 Bty. RFA
      • 429 (Howitzer) Bty. RFA
    • CCXV Brigade RFA
      • 1087 Bty. RFA
      • 1088 Bty. RFA
      • 816 Bty. RFA
      • 524 (Howitzer) Bty. RFA
      • Volunteer Battery
  • Divisional troops
    • 22nd Cavalry (Frontier Force)
    • 448 Field Company RE
    • 450 Field Company RE
    • 451 Field Company RE
    • 48th Pioneers
    • 275 M.G. Coy


[edit] Battle Honours

11 September 1916 Action of As Sahilan

28-29 September 1917 Capture of Ramadi

9 March 1918 Occupation of Hit

26-27 March 1918 Action of Khan Baghdadi


[edit] External Links

[British Empire] has list of all Indian Army regiments with pictures of their regimental badges.


[edit] Notes and references

Perry, F.W. & Becke, A.F. (1945). History of the Great War: Order of Battle of Divisions: Indian Army Divisions Pt. 5B. London HMSO. ISBN 187116723X

Moberly, F.J. (1923). Official History of the War: Mesopotamia Campaign, Imperial War Museum. ISBN 1870423305

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