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47th (1/2nd London) Division

For the equivalent formation in the Second World War, see 47th (London) Infantry Division.

2nd London Division
47th (1/2nd London) Division
47th (2nd London) Infantry Division
Insignia of the 47th (1/2nd London) Division, First World War.
Active1908–1919
1920–1936
CountryUnited Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
Peacetime HQDuke of York's Headquarters
EngagementsFirst World War
Second Battle of Ypres 1915
Battle of the Somme 1916
Battle of Arras 1917
Third Battle of Ypres 1917
Maj-Gen Sir Charles Monro, GOC 2nd London Division on the outbreak of World War I.

The 47th (1/2nd London) Division was an infantry division of the British Army, raised in 1908 as part of the Territorial Force.

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