77th Infantry Division (United Kingdom)
| 77th Infantry Division | |
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Formation sign if the 77th Infantry Division[1] | |
| Active | World War II 1941 - 1944 |
| Country | Great Britain |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Home Defense |
The 77th Infantry Division was a division of the British Army formed during the Second World War.
History
This division was formed from the Devon and Cornwall Division on 1 December 1941. It remained in the United Kingdom throughout the war, was converted into a reserve formation in December 1942, and disbanded in September 1944, Divisional HQ taking the number of the recently disbanded 45th (Holding) Division.
Commander
- Maj.Gen. W.G. Michelmore
Component Units
(upon formation)[2]
203rd Infantry Brigade
Main article: 203rd Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
- 9th Battalion, Essex Regiment
- 10th Battalion, Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire)
- 12th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
209th Infantry Brigade
Main article: 209th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
- 8th Battalion, Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
- 9th Battalion, Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
- 10th Battalion, Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment)
211th Infantry Brigade
Main article: 211th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)
- 10th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment
- 11th Battalion, Devonshire Regiment
- 14th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Support Units
- 23rd Field Regiment Royal Artillery
- 77th Infantry Division Signal Regiment
- 100th Field Company, Royal Engineers
- 101st Field Company, Royal Engineers
Notes
References
- Cole H (1973) Formation Badges of World War 2. British, Commonwealth and Empire. Arms and Anchor Press SBN 85368 078 7
- Joslen Lt. Col. H F Orders of Battle. Second World War 1939-1945. Naval and Military Press ISBN 9781843424741
External links
- 77 Infantry Division at Orders of Battle.com