Northumberland County Division

The Northumberland County Division was a formation of the British Army formed in the Second World War on 24 February 1941. It ceased to function on 1 December 1941,[2] and was disbanded on 21 December 1941. It was commanded by Major-General R. C. Money and consisted of the 202nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), 216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) and 225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home). It was commanded by X Corps until 9 April, IX Corps until 30 November and War Office control from then until disbandment.[3]

Northumberland County Division
Formation sign of the Northumberland County Division[1]
Active24 February 1941-21 December 1941
Country United Kingdom
BranchBritish Army
TypeStatic Division
RoleHome Defence

See also

References
  1. Cole p59
  2. Forty, George (2009). Companion to the British Army 1939-45. History Press. ISBN 978-0752452401.
  3. Joslen p115

Bibliography
  • Cole, Howard (1973). Formation Badges of World War 2 Britain, Commonwealth and Empire. London: Arms and Armour Press.
  • Joslen, Lt-Col H.F. (1990) [1st. Pub. HMSO:1960]. Orders of Battle, Second World War, 1939–1945. London: London Stamp Exchange. ISBN 0-948130-03-2.


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