IX Corps (United Kingdom)
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| IX Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | World War I and World War II |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Field corps |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Frederick Stopford Julian Byng Alexander Hamilton-Gordon Walter Braithwaite John Crocker Brian Horrocks |
The British IX Corps was an army corps formation that existed during World War I and World War II.
[edit] World War I
The IX Corps was originally formed in England in 1915 in readiness to make a new landing at Suvla during the Battle of Gallipoli. Command of the corps was given to Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Stopford. His handling of the corps during the August Offensive warranted his replacement after only 9 days with Lieutenant-General Julian Byng.
During the Gallipoli campaign the corps comprised the following divisions:
- 10th (Irish) Division
- 11th (Northern) Division
- 53rd (Welsh) Division
- 54th (East Anglian) Division
- 2nd Mounted Division
- 29th Division - (moved from VIII Corps at Helles)
Following the British evacuation of Gallipoli, the corps was moved to France in 1916, where it was commanded by Alexander Hamilton-Gordon until he was relieved in 1918.
[edit] World War II
IX Corps saw active service in Algeria and Tunisia during WWII as part of First Army. It was disbanded after the end of the Tunisia campaign.
