British 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)
| 221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 8 November 1940-22 November 1941 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry Brigade |
| Role | Training and Home Defence |
221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) (221 Bde)was a short-lived Home Defence formation of the British Army during World War II.
Origin
221st Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was formed for service in the United Kingdom under the Chatham Area headquarters of Home Forces on 8 November 1940. It was commanded by Brigadier C.H. Gotto, and comprised three newly-raised infantry battalions [1]
Composition
The composition of 221 Bde was as follows:[1]
- 11th Battalion Gloucestershire Regiment
- 10th Battalion Royal West Kent Regiment
- 7th Battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Service
After a brief spell attached to 2nd Infantry Division, 221 Bde became part of Yorkshire County Division (later East Riding Coastal Area) on 19 March 1941.[2] The brigade was disbanded on 22 December 1941.[1]
Notes
References
- Lt-Col H.F. Joslen, Orders of Battle, United Kingdom and Colonial Formations and Units in the Second World War, 1939–1945, London: HM Stationery Office, 1960/Uckfield: Naval & Military, 2003, ISBN 1843424746.