Essex County Division
The Essex County Division was a formation of the British Army formed in World War II on 18 February 1941 by the redesignation of the West Sussex County Division. It lasted until 7 October when it was disbanded. It had one commanding officer, Major General J. H. T. Priestman, It was under the command of XI Corps from formation to 22 July and then under GHQ Home Forces.Organization
Organization of the Division in June 1941:
- 207th Independent Home Infantry Brigade
- * 7th Battalion, The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
- * 9th Battalion, The Duke of Wellington's West Riding Regiment
- * 10th Battalion, The York and Lancaster Regiment
- * 13th Battalion, The Sherwood Foresters
- 208th Independent Home Infantry Brigade
- * 7th Battalion, The York and Lancaster Regiment
- * 10th Battalion, The Lancashire Fusiliers
- * 13th Battalion, The King's Regiment
- * 22nd Battalion, The Royal Fusiliers
- 223rd Independent Home Infantry Brigade
- * 6th Battalion, The Northamptonshire Regiment
- * 8th Battalion, The Suffolk Regiment
- * 10th Battalion, The Essex Regiment
