Durham and North Riding County Division
The Durham and North Riding County Division in the United Kingdom was formed on 12 March 1941. It was only in existence until 1 December 1941 when it was redesignated Durham and North Riding Coastal Area. It had one commanding officer, Major General F. J. Shears. It was under the command from X Corps from formation until 9 April and then under IX Corps.[2]
| Durham and North Riding County Division | |
|---|---|
 Division insignia of the Durham and North Riding County Division[1] | |
| Active | 12 March 1941-1 December 1941 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Type | Static Division |
| Role | Home Defence |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Major General Philip James Shears |
The divisional sign was a pun on the name of the division's commander and a reference to the wool industry of the area.[1]
Order of battle
County divisions were infantry only formations with any supporting arms on loan from other formations.[3] Organization of the Division in August 1941:[4]
- 215th Home Independent Infantry Brigade
- 7th Battalion, The Loyal Regiment
- 8th Battalion, The Loyal Regiment
- 9th Battalion, The Loyal Regiment
- 217th Home Independent Infantry Brigade
- 8th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment
- 12th Battalion, The Royal Welsh Fusiliers
- 15th Battalion, The Durham Light Infantry
- 224th Home Independent Infantry Brigade
- 7th Battalion, The South Wales Borderers
- 8th Battalion, The Royal Ulster Rifles
- 9th Battalion, The North Staffordshire Regiment
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Notes
- Cole p58
- Joslen, p. 110.
- Joslen p. 108
- "Durham and North Riding County Division". www.ordersofbattle.com. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
References
- Joslen, H. F. (2003) [1990]. Orders of Battle: Second World War, 1939–1945. Uckfield: Naval and Military Press. ISBN 978-1-84342-474-1.
- Cole, Howard (1973). Formation Badges of World War 2 Britain, Commonwealth and Empire. London: Arms and Armour Press.
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