10th Indian Division | |
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Active | 24 December 1914 – 7 March 1916 |
Country | India |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | Division |
Engagements | World War I |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Major-General A. Wilson |
The 10th Indian Division was an infantry division of the British Indian Army during World War I. It was formed in Egypt in December 1914 with three infantry brigades of Indian Expeditionary Force F. After taking part in the Actions on the Suez Canal, the division was dispersed as its brigades were posted away.
It was re-formed in January 1916 as part of the Suez Canal Defences with units and formations in Egypt, but this was short-lived. It was broken up again on 7 March 1916 as the need to re-form depleted units from France made this plan unrealistic.
The division was commanded throughout its existence by Major-General Alexander Wilson.[1]