XXIII Corps (United Kingdom)

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The British XXIII Corps was a British infantry corps during World War I.

ActiveWorld War I
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeField corps
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XXIII Corps
ActiveWorld War I
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeField corps
Part ofHome Forces
EngagementsNever deployed as a formation
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History

British XXIII Corps was formed in the UK in February 1918[1] as a Home Forces formation to reinforce units in France.[2]

General Officers Commanding

Commanders included:

  • 16 February – 7 May 1918 Lieutenant-General Sir William Pulteney
  • 7 May – 5 August 1918 Lieutenant-General Sir Thomas Snow (temporary)
  • 5 August 1918 – April 1919 Lieutenant-General Sir William Pulteney

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