7th Meerut Divisional Area
Infantry division of the British Indian Army during WWI / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the original division, see 7th (Meerut) Division.
The 7th Meerut Divisional Area was an infantry division of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. It was formed in September 1914 to replace the original 7th (Meerut) Division that had been mobilized in August 1914 for service on the Western Front. It was renamed as Meerut Division in June 1917 and remained in India throughout the war. The division was broken up in 1920.
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7th Meerut Divisional Area Meerut Division | |
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Active | September 1914 – 1920 |
Country | British India |
Allegiance | British Crown |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Part of | Northern Army Northern Command |
Garrison/HQ | Meerut Cantonment |
Service | First World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Maj.-Gen. Sir H.D’U. Keary Maj.-Gen. O.S.W. Nugent |
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