Cavalry Division

British Units Only

Formed in December 1916 from the Cavalry units serving in Mesopotamia. The Division was broken up in April 1918.

Mounted Units

 

6th Cavalry Brigade. (The Brigade joined the Cavalry Division on its formation in Dec 1916, previously serving as an idependant Brigade. When the Division was broken up in Apr 1918 the Brigade again served as an independent Brigade).

14th Hussars. Dec 1916 - Apr 1918. To the 14th Division.

 

 

7th Cavalry Brigade. (The Brigade joined the Cavalry Division on its formation in Dec 1916, previously serving as an idependant Brigade. When the Division was broken up in Apr 1918 the Brigade again served as an independent Brigade).

13th Hussars. Dec 1916 - Apr 1918. Remained with the independent Brigade.

 

11th Cavalry Brigade. Formed Nov 1917. (When the Cavalry Division was broken up the 11th Cavalry Brigade served as independent Brigade).

7th Hussars. Nov 1917 - Apr 1918. Remained with the independent Brigade.

 

   

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