Local Defence Division (Royal Navy)
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The Local Defence Division [1] was a division of the British Admiralty Naval Staff. Established in 1919, it continued to operate during the early interwar period until 1923 when it was deactivated.[2] It was reestablished at the beginning of World War Two in 1939 until 1944 when it was abolished.[3] The staff division was administered by the Director Local Defence who reported to the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (U boat and Trade) during World War Two.
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Local Defence Division | |
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Active | 1919-1944 |
Country | United Kingdom |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | Royal Navy |
Type | Staff (division) |
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Garrison/HQ | Admiralty Whitehall London, Great Britain |
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