17th Indian Division

British Units Only

Formed in Mesopotamia in August 1917. The Division served in Mesopotamia until the Armistice (31 October 1918).

Battles and Engagements

Mesopotamia

Actions of the Fat-ha Gorge and on the Little Zab. 23-26 Oct 1918.
Battle of Shrqat. 28-30 Oct 1918.

Infnatry Units

34th Brigade.

2nd Bn Queen’s Own. Aug 1917 - 31 Oct 1918.

51st Brigade.

1st Bn Highland Light Infantry. Sep 1917 - 31 Oct 1918.

52nd Brigade.

1/6th Bn Hampshire Regt. Aug 1917 - 31 Oct 1918.