| 1st Mounted Division 1st Cyclist Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 5 August 1914 – 16 November 1916 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Yeomanry Bicycle infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Service | World War I |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Edwin Alderson Robert George Broadwood |
The 1st Mounted Division was a Yeomanry Division of the British Army active during World War I. It was formed in August 1914 for the home defence of the United Kingdom from four existing mounted brigades of the Territorial Force, each of three regiments of Yeomanry.[1] The divisional order of battle changed often, as the 1st Line[a] brigades left for service overseas and were replaced by 2nd Line formations. It was converted to the 1st Cyclist Division in July 1916, and was broken up in November 1916 without being involved in active service.[1] It remained in East Anglia throughout its existence.
An unrelated 1st Mounted Division was formed in July 1916, from the 3rd Mounted Division, lasting until September 1917. Another incarnation of 1st Mounted Division was created in April 1918 from the Yeomanry Mounted Division, lasting until July 1918.
- ^ a b Baker, Chris, "The 1st Mounted Division, TF 1914–1918", The Long, Long Trail, archived from the original on 22 April 2008
- ^ Rinaldi 2008, p. 35
- ^ Baker, Chris. "Was my soldier in the Territorial Force (TF)?". The Long, Long Trail. Retrieved 19 February 2015.
- ^ James 1978, p. 36
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