IX Corps (United Kingdom)
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| IX Corps | |
|---|---|
| Active | World War I and World War II |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Field corps |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Frederick Stopford Julian Byng Alexander Hamilton-Gordon Walter Braithwaite John Crocker Brian Horrocks |
The British IX Corps was an army corps formation that existed during World War I and World War II.
World War I
The IX Corps was originally formed in England in 1915 in readiness to make a new landing at Suvla during the Battle of Gallipoli. Command of the corps was given to Lieutenant-General Sir Frederick Stopford. His handling of the corps during the August Offensive warranted his replacement after only 9 days with Lieutenant-General Julian Byng.
During the Gallipoli campaign the corps comprised the following divisions:
- 10th (Irish) Division
- 11th (Northern) Division
- 53rd (Welsh) Division
- 54th (East Anglian) Division
- 2nd Mounted Division
- 29th Division - (moved from VIII Corps at Helles)
- Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train
Following the British evacuation of Gallipoli, the corps was moved to France in 1916, where it was commanded by Alexander Hamilton-Gordon until he was relieved in 1918.
At the time of the Armistice the IX Corps was part of the Fourth Army.
World War II
IX Corps saw active service in Algeria and Tunisia during WWII as part of First Army. It was disbanded after the end of the Tunisia campaign.
Commanders
Commanders included:[1]
- 7 June 1941 - 17 November 1941 Lieutenant General Ridley Pakenham-Walsh
- 18 November 1941 - 31 January 1942 Lieutenant General Edwin Morris
- 16 March 1942 - 29 May 1943 Lieutenant General John Crocker
- 29 May 1943 - 3 June 1943 Lieutenant General Brian Horrocks