18th Indian Division

The 18th Indian Division was an infantry division of the British Indian Army that saw active service in the First World War. It took part in the Mesopotamian campaign and formed part of the occupation force for Iraq post-war. The division was not reformed for the Second World War.

18th Indian Division
Active24 December 1917 – 1921
Country British India
AllegianceBritish Crown
Branch British Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Part ofI Corps
EngagementsWorld War I
Mesopotamian Campaign
Battle of Sharqat
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Major-General H.D. Fanshawe
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