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West Sussex County Division

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West Sussex County Division
Formation sign of the West Sussex County Division[1]
Active9 November 1940-18 February 1941
Country United Kingdom
Branch
British Army
TypeStatic Division
RoleHome defence

The West Sussex County Division was a formation of the British Army, raised in the Second World War and formed by the redesignation of Brocforce on 9 November 1940. On 18 February 1941, the headquarters was redesignated as the Essex County Division. It was commanded by four officers, Major-General Edwin Morris from formation until 16 December, Brigadier A. E. Lawrence until 29 December, Major-General Sir Oliver Leese until 30 January 1941 and then Brigadier H. J. Parham. It was an infantry only formation consisting of two Independent Infantry Brigades. Usually, combat support, artillery, engineers etc., would be provided by other local formations, exceptionally, for a county division, the 29th Brigade Group commanded additional units.[2]

It was commanded by XII Corps until 15 January 1941 and then by IV Corps.[3]

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Transcription

Order of Battle

Both brigades were part of the division from 9 November 1940 to 17 February 1941.[3]

The brigade group transferred to IV Corps after leaving the division.

The brigade transferred to the Yorkshire County Division after leaving the division.

See also

References

  1. ^ Boulanger p. 441
  2. ^ Joslen, p. 108, 276
  3. ^ a b Joslen, p. 116
  4. ^ Joslen p. 276-7
  5. ^ Joslen p. 364

Bibliography

  • Boulanger, Bruno (2015). WW2 British Formation Badges. Collectors Guide (1 ed.). ISBN 9782960180206.
  • 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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