| 16th Indian Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1916–1922 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Northern Army |
| Engagements | First World War Third Afghan War |
The 16th Indian Division was an infantry division of the Indian Army during the First World War. It was formed in December 1916, during the First World War. It was the only war formed division of the British Indian Army that was not sent overseas,[a] instead it was sent to guard the North West Frontier. The division took over the responsibilities of the 3rd Lahore Divisional Area when it was disbanded in May 1917.
The 16th Division was called into action for the Waziristan Campaign in 1917, the 45th (Jullundur) Brigade under command of Brigadier Reginald Dyer were responsible for the Jallianwala Bagh massacre. In 1919, they were sent into Afghanistan during the Third Afghan War.[4]
The division was not reformed for the Second World War.[5]
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 55
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 82
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 97
- ^ "Waziristan Campaign 1917". 25th County of London Cycle Battalion. Archived from the original on 7 January 2009. Retrieved 1 October 2009.
- ^ Kempton 2003a, i
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