Highland Mounted Brigade
| Highland Mounted Brigade | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1908–February 1916 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Yeomanry |
| Size | Brigade |
| HQ (peacetime) | Inverness |
| Engagements | World War I
|
The Highland Mounted Brigade was a formation of the
2nd Dismounted Brigade
in February 1916.
Formation
| Highland Mounted Brigade |
|---|
|
Organisation on 4 August 1914 |
|
Under the terms of the
field ambulance.[2]
As the name suggests, the units were drawn from the Scottish Highlands.[3]
World War I
The brigade was embodied on 4 August 1914 and placed under First Army of Central Force. It moved to the Huntingdon area and then to Lincolnshire in November 1914.[4] In April 1915, the brigade moved to Norfolk until August 1915 when it was dismounted.[5]
Gallipoli
On 8 September 1915, the brigade boarded
Mudros (24-26 December), arriving on 28 December and went to Sidi Bishr Camp.[8]
Egypt
In late December 1915, the brigade returned to
In February 1916, Highland Mounted Brigade was absorbed into the
2nd Dismounted Brigade[11] (along with the 2nd South Western Mounted Brigade[12]). 2nd Dismounted Brigade was later renamed as 229th Brigade in the 74th (Yeomanry) Division.[13]
Commanders
The Highland Mounted Brigade had the following commanders:[14]
| From | Rank | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 9 September 1914 | Brigadier-General |
Lord Lovat (sick 11 October 1915) |
| 12 October 1915 | Lieutenant-Colonel |
A. Stirling (acting)
|
| 24 October 1915 | Brigadier-General | A. Stirling |
See also
- 2/1st Highland Mounted Brigadefor the 2nd Line formation
- British yeomanry during the First World War
References
- ^ Conrad, Mark (1996). "The British Army, 1914".
- ^ Westlake 1992, p. 15
- ^ Conrad, Mark (1996). "The British Army, 1914". Retrieved 27 November 2013.
- ^ Rinaldi 2008, p. 58
- ^ a b James 1978, pp. 18, 19, 24
- ^ Westlake 1996, pp. 257, 269, 270
- ^ Becke 1936, p. 17
- ^ Becke 1936, p. 14
- ^ Baker, Chris. "74th (Yeomanry) Division". The Long, Long Trail. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ Chappell, PB. "Miscellaneous Units Serving Overseas". The Regimental Warpath 1914-18. Archived from the original on 8 March 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2013.
- ^ James 1978, p. 35
- ^ James 1978, p. 36
- ^ Becke 1937, p. 117
- ^ Becke 1936, p. 10
Bibliography
- Becke, Major A.F. (1936). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 2A. The Territorial Force Mounted Divisions and the 1st-Line Territorial Force Divisions (42-56). London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. ISBN 1-871167-12-4.
- Becke, Major A.F. (1937). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 2B. The 2nd-Line Territorial Force Divisions (57th-69th) with The Home-Service Divisions (71st-73rd) and 74th and 75th Divisions. London: His Majesty's Stationery Office. ISBN 1-871167-00-0.
- James, Brigadier E.A. (1978). British Regiments 1914–18. London: Samson Books Limited. ISBN 0-906304-03-2.
- Rinaldi, Richard A (2008). Order of Battle of the British Army 1914. Ravi Rikhye. ISBN 978-0-97760728-0.
- Westlake, Ray (1992). British Territorial Units 1914-18. Osprey Publishing. ISBN 978-1-85532-168-7.
- Westlake, Ray (1996). British Regiments at Gallipoli. Barnsley: Leo Cooper. ISBN 0-85052-511-X.