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The '''Northumberland County Division''' was formed on [[24 February]] [[1941]] |
The '''Northumberland County Division''' was formed on [[24 February]] [[1941]]. It ceased to function on [[1 December]] 1941, and was disbanded on [[21 December]] 1941. It was commanded by Major General R. C. Money and consisted of the [[British 202nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)|202nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)]], [[British 216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)|216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)]] and [[British 225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)|225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)]]. It was commanded by [[British X Corps|X Corps]] until [[9 April]], [[British IX Corps|IX Corps]] until [[30 November]] and War Office control from then until disbandment. |
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| Northumberland County Division | |
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| Active | 24 February 1941-21 December 1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Static Division |
The Northumberland County Division was formed on 24 February 1941. It ceased to function on 1 December 1941, and was disbanded on 21 December 1941. It was commanded by Major General R. C. Money and consisted of the 202nd Independent Infantry Brigade (Home), 216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) and 225th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home). It was commanded by X Corps until 9 April, IX Corps until 30 November and War Office control from then until disbandment.
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