60th (2/2nd LONDON) DIVISION

British units only.

The 2/2nd London Division was formed from the Home Service men of the Territorial Force units in the 47th Division, it was formed in Great Britain in January 1915. Many men volunteered for service overseas and were drafted to units overseas. The Division received orders to prepare to go overseas in April 1916. The move to France was completed by the end of June 1916. The Division served in France until November 1916, it then went to Macedonia and then on to Palestine. The Division was reduced to just one English Battalion per Brigade in May 1918, the shortfall was made up by Indian units. The Division served in Palestine until the Armistice (31 October 1918).

Battles and Engagements.

France and Flanders.

Did not take part in any major actions.

Macedonia.

Battle of Dojran. 24-25 Apr and 8-9 May 1917.

Palestine.

Third Battle of Gaza. 27 Oct-7 Nov 1917.
Capture of Beersheba. 31 Oct 1917.
Capture of the Sheria Position. 6 Nov 1917.
Capture of Jersusalem. 7-9 Dec 1917.
Defence of Jerusalem. 26-30 Dec 1917.

Capture of Jerico. 19-21 Feb 1918.
First Trans-Jordan raid. 21 Mar-2 Apr 1918.
Second Trans-Jordan raid. 30 Apr-4 May 1918.
Battle of Sharon. 19-23 Sep 1918.

Infantry Units

179th (2/4th London) Brigade.

2/13th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 31 Oct 1918.
2/14th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 30 May 1918. To the 30th Division.
2/15th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 30 May 1918. To the 30th Division.
2/16th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 30 May 1918. To the 30th Division.

180th (2/5th London) Brigade.

2/17th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 27 May 1918. To the 30th Division.
2/18th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 07 Jul 1918. Disbanded.
2/19th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 31 Oct 1918.
2/20th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - May 1918. To the 66th Division.

181st (2/6th London) Brigade.

2/21st Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 03 Jun 1918. Disbanded, personnel to the 2/13th, 2/19th and 2/22nd Bns.
2/22nd Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 31 Oct 1918.
2/23rd Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 26 May 1918. To the 30th Division.
2/24th Bn London Regt. Jan 1915 - 26 May 1918. To the 66th Division.

Pioneers.

1/12th Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regt. 01 Jun 1916 - 16 Nov 1916. To the 32nd Division.
1/12th Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regt. 13 Feb 1917 - Apr 1917. To the 74th Division.

 

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