94th Infantry Brigade (United Kingdom)

94th Brigade
94th (Yeomanry) Brigade
Active19 November 1914–10 April 1915
27 April 1915–17 February 1918
30 May 1918–20 May 1919
Allegiance United Kingdom
Branch New Army
TypeInfantry
SizeBrigade
Part of31st Division
EngagementsBattle of the Somme
Battle of Arras
Capture of Oppy Wood
Hundred Days Offensive

The 94th Brigade was an infantry formation of the British Army during World War I. It was raised as part of 'Kitchener's Army' and was assigned to the 31st Division. After the original formation was converted into a reserve brigade, the number was transferred to a brigade of 'Pals battalions' from Northern England. It was sent to Egypt at the end of 1915 but was recalled to France shortly afterwards and then served on the Western Front for the rest of the war. The brigade was shattered on the First day on the Somme, but later saw action at Arras and distinguished itself at the Capture of Oppy Wood. It was temporarily disbanded in early 1918 but was reconstituted from dismounted Yeomanry regiments in time to take part in the final battles of the war.