Text Box: http://penhey.name/omiwxb262Div2(p).htmText Box: © 2006 R.J.PENHEYRounded Rectangle: The British 62nd Division Rounded Rectangle: In the Great War RJP: 62 Div: Home Service             Latest edit 24 Nov 2008                                                                                                

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62 Division was stationed at various places during its time in the United Kingdom (UK), including Tyneside. The first Divisional Headquarters (HQ) was established at Doncaster on 17.2.15 by Maj Gen Sir J. Trotter as GOC. He was replaced on 24.12.15 by Maj Gen W.P. Braithwaite CB, who had been Sir Ian Hamilton’s Chief of General Staff (CGS) at Gallipoli. The division’s final location in UK was Bedford. Between 8 and 12.1.17 it embarked at Southampton and entered France through the port of Le Havre.

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