30th Division (United Kingdom)
The British 30th Division was a New Army division that was originally made up of battalions raised by public subscription or private patronage. The division was taken over by the British War Office in August 1915 and moved to France in December. It served on the Western Front for the duration of the First World War.
37th Division 30th Division | |
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The divisional insignia used by the division from July 1918 onwards. It depicts the personal crest of Edward Stanley, 17th Earl of Derby. | |
Active | 1915 – September 1919 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Engagements | First World War |
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