59th (2nd North Midland) Division
For the equivalent formation in World War II, see 59th (Staffordshire) Infantry Division.
| 59th (2nd North Midland) Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 5 November 1914 – 4 July 1919 |
| Country |
 United Kingdom |
| Branch |
 British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | World War I |
The 59th (2nd North Midland) Division was an infantry division of the British Army created in 1914 as part of the massive expansion of the British Army during Great War of 1914-1918. It was part of the Territorial Force and was formed as a duplicate of the 46th (North Midland) Division.
Order of Battle
176th (2/1st Staffordshire) Brigade
- 2/5th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment
- 2/6th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment
- 2/5th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment
- 2/6th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment
177th (2/1st Lincoln and Leicester) Brigade
- 4th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
- 5th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
- 4th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment
- 5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment
178th (2/1st Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire) Brigade
- 2/5th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters
- 2/6th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters
- 2/7th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters
- 2/8th Battalion, Sherwood Foresters
Graves at the Bridge House Cemetery