9th (Highland) Infantry Division
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| 9th (Highland) Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1939-1940 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Maj.Gen.Sir Alan Cunningham |
| British Army Infantry Divisions (1914–present) | |
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The 9th (Highland) Infantry Division was a second line Territorial Army formation at the beginning of the Second World War. After the surrender of the 51st Highland Division in 1940, the 9th Division, a replica of the 51st Division, was reorganised as the new 51st (Highland) Infantry Division. It carried on the great fighting history of Highland military units and fought in North Africa, Sicily and North-West Europe.
Contents |
[edit] Formation (1939)
[edit] 26th Infantry Brigade
- 5th Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders
- 7th Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders
- 5th Battalion, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders
[edit] 27th Infantry Brigade
- 5th Battalion, The Black Watch
- 7th Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders
- 9th Battalion, The Gordon Highlanders
[edit] 28th Infantry Brigade
- 7th Battalion, The Black Watch
- 10th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
- 11th Battalion, The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
[edit] Support Units
[edit] Artillery
- 126th Field Regt, Royal Artillery
- 127th Field Regt, Royal Artillery
- 128th Field Regt, Royal Artillery
- 61st Anti-Tank Regt, Royal Artillery
[edit] Engineers
- 274th Field Coy, Royal Engineers
- 275th Field Coy, Royal Engineers
- 276th Field Coy, Royal Engineers
- 277th Park Coy, Royal Engineers
[edit] General Officers Commanding
Commanders included:[1]
- Sep 1939-Mar 1940 Major-General George Lindsay
- Mar 1940-Jun 1940 Major-General Edward Beck
- Jun 1940-Aug 1940 Major-General Sir Alan Cunningham
[edit] See also
- British Divisions in WWII
- British 51st (Highland) Infantry Division
- British Army Order of Battle - September 1939
