| 28th Division | |
|---|---|
 Formation sign of the 28th Division, a strip of red cloth on the shoulder strap. [1] | |
| Active | 1914 – 1923 |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Branch |  British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Edward Bulfin |
The 28th Division was an infantry division of the British Army raised for service in World War I.
Formed in England in December 1914–January 1915 from Regular Army battalions returning from India, Singapore and Egypt. In January 1915 the division, commanded by Edward Bulfin, moved to France and on to the Western Front.
The division took part in the Second Battle of Ypres in April, where they suffered massive casualties, and in the Battle of Loos from September to October.
In October 1915 the 28th Division embarked from Marseille for Egypt and in November 1915 travelled on to the Macedonian front where the division would remain for the rest of the war.
After the Armistice with Bulgaria came into effect on 30 September 1918, 28th Division advanced across the country towards Turkey. The Ottoman Empire also signed an Armistice on 30 October, after which the 28th Division, under Major General Henry Leycester Croker, was sent to occupy the Dardanelles Forts.
It remained in Turkey on peacekeeping duties until October 1923. [2] [3]
The division was composed of the following units during World War I: [4] [5]
This brigade was temporarily under the command of the 5th Division between 3 March and 7 April 1915, when it was replaced by the 15th Infantry Brigade from that division.
This brigade was temporarily under the command of the 5th Division between 23 February and 7 April 1915, when it was replaced by the 13th Infantry Brigade from that division.
The brigade transferred temporarily to the 3rd Division between 19 February 1915 and 6 April 1915. It was replaced by the 9th Infantry Brigade from that division.
This brigade was formed on 26 February 1917, as army troops, although it was always associated with this division. It came under the command of the Greek "Crete Division" from 30 September 1918, and was broken up on 4 October 1918.