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Northumberland County Division

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Country
  
United Kingdom

Type
  
Static Division

Branch
  
British Army

Role
  
Home Defence

Northumberland County Division

Active
  
24 February 1941-21 December 1941

The Northumberland County Division was a formation of the British Army formed in World War II 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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Northumberland County Division Wikipedia