35th Division (United Kingdom)
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The 35th Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army, raised during World War I as part of General Kitchener's fourth New Army. Its infantry was originally composed of Bantams, that is soldiers who would otherwise be excluded from service due to their short stature. The division served on the Western Front from early 1916, and was disbanded in 1919.
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35th Infantry Division | |
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Active | April 1915 – June 1919 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Branch | British Army |
Type | Infantry |
Engagements | World War I |
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Notable commanders | Sir R. J. Pinney K.C.B. H. J. S. Landon C.B. C.M.G. G. M. Franks C.B. A.H. Marindin D.S.O. |
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