Dorset County Division

Dorset County Division
Dorset County Division
Active 24 February 1941-31 December 1941
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
Type Static Division

The Dorset County Division was formed on February 24, 1941. However it did not take over operational commitments from Southern Area until March 10 and it did not finally assume command of its allocated infantry brigades until April 24. It only had a short existence, being reduced to an administrative headquarters on November 24 at midday. The whole headquarters was disbanded on December 31. It had one commanding officer, Major General G. I. Gartian; commanded the 210th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) and 220th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home); and was under the command of V Corps.


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