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The British infantry regiments of 1914-1918

…except those in Ireland, also had two or more battalions of the Territorial Force. All raised battalions for Lord Kitchener’s New Armies and some also raised miscellaneous training and labouring…

1st Australian Division

…Egypt and training recommenced. Thereafter the Division fought in many of the major actions of the war, including: 1915 3 February 1915: two battalions involved in defending against Turkish attack…

23rd Division

…with the artillery going to Chamblain Chatelain (“Charlie Chaplin”) and Therouanne. Intensive training commenced. Thereafter the Division took part in the following major engagements: The Battle of Albert* in which…

Hampshire Yeomanry (Carabiniers)

…Converted into a cyclist unit in July 1916. 3/1st Formed as a Third-Line training unit in 1915. Remained in United Kingdom until until absorbed by 4th Reserve Cavalry Regiment in…

Derbyshire Yeomanry

…July 1916 : converted into a Cyclist unit. 3/1st Formed as a Third-Line training unit in 1915. Remained in United Kingdom until absorbed into 4th Reserve Cavalry Regiment in early…

Hertfordshire Yeomanry

…when moved to Ireland. Converted into a cyclist unit in September 1917. All fit men were sent as drafts to France in March 1918. 3/1st Formed as a Third-Line training…

Buckinghamshire Yeomanry (Royal Bucks Hussars)

…Cyclist unit. 3/1st Formed as a Third-Line training unit in 1915. Remained in United Kingdom until July 1917, when absorbed into 3rd Reserve Cavalry Regiment. Books Links Other regiments of…