217th Brigade (United Kingdom)
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20 October 1940-22 December 1941
United Kingdom
British Army| 217th Brigade 217th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 14 November 1916–8 April 1918 20 October 1940-22 December 1941 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry Brigade |
| Role | Training and Home Defence |
217th Brigade was a Home Service formation of the British Army during the First and the Second World Wars.
Order of Battle
217th Brigade was formed in late 1916 as part of 72nd Division, which had the dual role of training men for overseas drafts and providing forces for home defence.[1] The original second line Territorial Force battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers were transferred to the brigade on 14 November 1916 from 188th Brigade, which had been part of 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division until that division was disbanded in July 1916.[2][3] On 21 December 1917 orders were issued to break up 72nd Division. Disbandment began in January 1918 and its last elements dispersed on 8 April 1918.[1]
The following infantry battalions served in the brigade:[1]
- 2/4th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, disbanded 24 May 1918[2]
- 2/5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, disbanded December 1917[2]
- 2/6th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, disbanded December 1917[2]
- 264th Graduated Battalion, joined by 9 July 1917, became 51st (Graduated) Battalion, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 27 October 1917, moved to 208th Brigade March 1918[4]
- 265th Graduated Battalion, joined by 24 September 1917, became 52nd (Graduated) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, 27 October 1917, moved to 204th Brigade March 1918[5]