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The 54th (East Anglian) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army. The division was raised in 1908 following the creation of the Territorial Force (TF) as the East Anglian Division. During the First World War the division fought at Gallipoli and in the Middle East.
The brigade was an integral part of the East Anglian Division. It was numbered as the 162nd (East Midland) Brigade (and the division as 54th (East Anglian) Division) and saw active service in the First World War at Gallipoli in 1915, Egypt in 1916 and in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign in 1917 and 1918.
54th Brigade 54th Infantry Brigade 54th (East Anglia) Brigade; Active: 1914-1919 1939-1942 1980-1995: Country United Kingdom: Branch British Army: Type: Infantry: Size: Brigade: Part of: 18th (Eastern) Division 18th Infantry Division: Garrison/HQ: Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham: Commanders; Notable commanders: William Heneker ...
The East Anglian division was employed on coast defence until May 1915, when it concentrated around St Albans to prepare for overseas service. At this time it was numbered, becoming the 54th (East Anglian) Division, and the Essex Brigade became 161st (Essex) Brigade. On 8 July it heard that it was to be employed at Gallipoli. [10] [15]
The 1st East Anglian Division was employed on coast defence until May 1915, when it was concentrated at St Albans preparatory to going overseas as the 54th (1st East Anglian) Division. However, when the infantry departed for the Gallipoli Campaign, the divisional artillery was left behind.
54th Division or 54th Infantry Division may refer to: ... 54th (East Anglian) Infantry Division, a British division of World Wars I and II; 54th Guards Rifle Division
The East Anglian Division was designated the 54th (East Anglian) Division in May 1915, and its brigades were numbered, the Essex Brigade becoming 161st (Essex) Brigade. The 2nd Line units were assigned to duplicate formations, the 2/6th Essex joining 206th (2nd Essex) Brigade in 69th (2nd East Anglian) Division.
54th (East Anglian) Infantry Division, Hertford Headquarters, 54th Infantry Division commanded by Major General John Hedley Thornton Priestman 54th (East Anglian) Infantry Divisional Signals, Royal Corps of Signals , Stratford