Hampshire County Division

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Hampshire County Division
Active	28 February 1941-31 December 1941
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Type	Static Division

The Hampshire County Division was formed on February 28, 1941 by the redesignation of Hampshire Area. In addition to the 214th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), there were three sub-areas under the command of the division. On November 25 the division ceased to function and the headquarters was disbanded on December 31. It was commanded by Major General G. J. P. St. Clair and served under V Corps.

References

Bibliography

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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