British 60th (2/2nd London) Division

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60th (2/2nd London) Division

Army

Territorial Army

Formed

31 August, 1914

Demobilised

31 May, 1919

British First World War divisions

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The British 60th (2/2nd London) Division was the second of two second-line Territorial Force divisions formed from the surplus of London recruits in 1914. Originally the division merely supplied the first-line Territorial divisions with drafts to replace losses through casualties. It was not until late 1915 that the division began to be equipped for a combat role and not until mid-1916 was it sent overseas to France. As a "lesser" infantry division it was sent to the minor fronts of Salonika and finally Palestine. In mid-1918 most British battalions were replaced with Indian battalions and the division effectively became a British Indian Army division.

The division's insignia was a bee.

1 Unit history
2 Formation
3 Battles
4 External links

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Unit history

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Formation

179th (2/4th London) Brigade

2/13th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment
2/14th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)
2/15th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)
2/16th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)

In June 1918 three battalions were replaced by the 2/19th Punjabis, 2/127th Baluchis and 3/151st Infantry.

180th (2/5th London) Brigade

2/17th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)
2/18th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (disbanded July 1918)
2/19th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment
2/20th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)

In July 1918 three battalions were replaced by the 2nd Guides, 2/30th Punjabis and 1/50th Kumaon Rifles.

181st (2/6th London) Brigade

2/21st (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (disbanded in June 1918)
2/22nd (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment
2/23rd (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)
2/24th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (until May 1918)

In June 1918 three battalions were replaced by the 2/97th Infantry, 130th Baluchis and 2/152nd Infantry.

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