49th (WEST RIDING) DIVISION

The West Riding Division was a Territorial Force Division already in existence at the outbreak of the war. The Division and Brigades were not numbered until April 1915 previously just named. Arrived in France in April 1915. Served in France and Flanders until the Armistice.

Battles and Engagements.

France and Flanders.

Battle of Albert. 1-13 Jul 1916, including the capture of Montauban, Mametz, Fricourt, Contalmaison and La Boisselle.
Battle of Bazentin. 14-17 Jul 1916, including the capture of Longueval, Trones Wood and Ovillers.
Battle of Pozieres. 23 Jul 1916, including the fighting for Mouquet Farm.
Battle of Flers-Courcelette. 15-22 Sep 1916, including the capture of Martinpuich.

Operations on the Flanders Coast. 20 Jun-11 Nov 1917.
Battle of Poelcappelle. 9 Oct 1917.

Battle of Messines. 10-11 Apr 1918.
Battle of Bailleul. 13-15 Apr 1918, including the defence of Neuve Eglise.
First Battle of Kemmel. 17-19 Apr 1918.
Second Battle of Kemmel. 25-26 Apr 1918.
Battle of the Scherpenberg. 29 Apr 1918.
The pursuit to the Selle. 9-12 Oct 1918.
Battle of the Selle. 17-25 Oct 1918.
Battle of Valenciennes. 1-2 Nov 1918, including the capture of Mont Houy.

Infantry Units

146th (1st West Riding) Brigade.

1/5th Bn West Yorkshire Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/6th Bn West Yorkshire Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/7th Bn West Yorkshire Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/8th Bn West Yorkshire Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 30 Jan 1918. To the 62nd Division.

147th (2nd West Riding) Brigade.

1/4th Bn Duke of Wellington’s Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/5th Bn Duke of Wellington’s Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 30 Jan 1918. To the 62nd Division.
1/6th Bn Duke of Wellington’s Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/7th Bn Duke of Wellington’s Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.

148th (3rd West Riding) Brigade.

1/4th Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/5th Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry. 04 Aug 1914 - 30 Jan 1918. To the 62nd Division.
1/4th Bn York and Lancaster Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/5th Bn York and Lancaster Regt. 04 Aug 1914 - 11 Nov 1918.

Pioneers.

19th Bn Lancashire Fusiliers. 07 Aug 1916 - 11 Nov 1918.
1/3rd Bn Monmouthshire Regt. 18 Sep 1915 - 09 Aug 1915. To the GHQ Troops.

Attached Troops.

1/3rd Bn Monmouthshire Regt. 02 Sep 1915 - 18 Sep 1915. Became the Pioneer Bn.
30th Composite Brigade. 02 May 1918 - 05 Jun 1918.

 

Back to Divisions Page