Hampshire County Division
| Hampshire County Division | |
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Division insignia of the Hampshire County Division[1] | |
| Active | 28 February 1941 - 31 December 1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Static Division |
The Hampshire County Division was a formation of the British Army, raised in World War II and originally formed on 28 February 1941 by the redesignation of Hampshire Area. In addition to the 214th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), there were three sub-areas under the command of the division. On 25 November the division ceased to function and the headquarters was disbanded on 31 December. It was commanded by Major General G. J. P. St. Clair and served under V Corps.
See also
References
- ↑ Cole p58
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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