Norfolk County Division
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| Norfolk County Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 24 December 1940 - 18 November 1941 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Static Division |
The Norfolk County Division was short lived of the
Major-General W.H. Ozanne, and it was an infantry only formation consisting of three Independent Infantry Brigades (Home). Combat support, artillery, engineers etc., would be provided by other local formations.[2]
It was under command of II Corps for its existence.
Order of Battle
All brigades were part of the division from 12 December 1940 to 17 November 1941.[1]
213th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)[3]
- 13th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment
- 9th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment
- 14th Battalion, South Staffordshire Regiment
Redesignated as the 213th Infantry Brigade on leaving the division.
220th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)[4]
- 23rd Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (left 5 July 1941)
- 7th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment
- 9th Battalion, Royal Norfolk Regiment
- 9th Battalion, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment
Redesignated as the 220th Infantry Brigade on leaving the division.
222nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)[5]
- 8th Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment
- 8th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment
- 11th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers
Redesignated as the 222nd Infantry Brigade on leaving the division.
See also
References
Bibliography
- Joslen, Lt-Col H.F. (1990) [1st. Pub. ISBN 0-948130-03-2.