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Norfolk County Division

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Norfolk County Division
Active24 December 1940 - 18 November 1941
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeStatic Division

The Norfolk County Division was short lived of the British Army formed during the Second World War. It was formed on 24 December 1940, and disbanded on 18 November 1941 by being redesignated as the 76th Infantry Division.[1] It was commanded by 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

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All brigades were part of the division from 12 December 1940 to 17 November 1941.[1]

213th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)[3]

Redesignated as the 213th Infantry Brigade on leaving the division.

220th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)[4]

Redesignated as the 220th Infantry Brigade on leaving the division.

222nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)[5]

Redesignated as the 222nd Infantry Brigade on leaving the division.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Joslen p. 114
  2. ^ Joslen, p. 108
  3. ^ Joslen p. 376
  4. ^ Joslen p. 383
  5. ^ Joslen p. 385

Bibliography

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  • 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.