| 216th Brigade 216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1916–8 April 1918 17 October 1940-13 December 1941 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry Brigade |
| Role | Training and Home Defence |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Terence Battersby |
The 216th Brigade was a Home Service formation of the British Army during the First and the Second World Wars.
216 Bde was raised in late 1916 as part of 72nd Division, which had the dual role of training men for overseas drafts and providing forces for home defence. [1]
On 21 December 1917 orders were issued to break up 72nd Division. Disbandment began in January 1918 and its last elements disappeared on 8 April 1918. [1]
The following infantry battalions served in the brigade: [1]
A new brigade under the title of the 216th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was formed for service in the United Kingdom on 17 October 1940 under the Aberdeen Area headquarters. It was composed of Scottish infantry battalions, which assembled on 2 December 1940. [2] The Brigade transferred from the Aberdeen Area to the Northumbrian Area on 25 February 1941, and then became part of the Northumberland County Division when that formation was created on 12 March 1941. The Divisional headquarters began to disband on 1 December 1941, and the brigade HQ disbanded on 13 December, all its battalions having been previously posted away. [2]
The following units served in the brigade: [2]
The following officers commanded 216 Bde: [2]
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