22nd Division (United Kingdom)
The 22nd Division was an infantry division of the British Army during World War I, raised in September 1914, from men volunteering for Lord Kitchener's New Armies. The division moved to France in September 1915, but it was transferred to Greece only one month later. It served in the Balkans Campaign for the duration of the First World War.
| 22nd Division | |
|---|---|
Division formation sign, a strip of black cloth on the shoulder strap. | |
| Active | September 1914–1919 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Sir John Duncan |
The 22nd Division's insignia was a solid black bar.
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