Essex County Division

The Essex County Division was formed on 18 February 1941 by the redesignation of the West Sussex County Division. It lasted until 7 October when it was disbanded. It had one commanding officer, Major General J. H. T. Priestman, and commanded the 207th Independent Infantry Brigade , 208th Independent Infantry Brigade and 223rd Independent Infantry Brigade . It was under the command of XI Corps from formation to 22 July and then under GHQ Home Forces.


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