64th (2nd Highland) Division
The 64th (2nd Highland) Division was an infantry division of the British Army, raised during the Great War. The division was formed in late 1914 as a second-line Territorial Force formation which served on home defence duties throughout the war.
| 64th (2nd Highland) Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1914 – 1919 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Home defence |
| Size | Division |
| Garrison/HQ | East Anglia, United Kingdom |
| Service |
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| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Herman Landon Henry Lukin John Edward Capper |
The division was formed as a duplicate of the 51st (Highland) Division in 1914, composed primarily of soldiers from Highland regiments recruited in northern and central Scotland. By 1917-18, however, it had become a training unit composed of conscripts from throughout Britain. It remained on home defence and training duties in Scotland and England throughout the war, and disbanded in early 1919 following the Armistice of 11 November 1918.
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