2nd (Royal Naval) Brigade explained

Unit Name:2nd Naval Brigade
2nd (Royal Naval) Brigade
Dates:
2 August 1915 – 19 July 1916
Country: United Kingdom
Type:Infantry
Size:Brigade of 1,500 men
Command Structure:Royal Naval Division
Garrison:Portsmouth Naval Base, Portsmouth
Garrison Label:Brigade HQ
Battles:
Identification Symbol Label:Metal divisional badge

The 2nd (Royal Naval) Brigade was an infantry brigade of the Royal Navy. It was assigned to the 63rd (Royal Naval) Division and served on the Western Front during the First World War.

The brigade was first raised in August 1914. By April 1915 it was known as 2nd (Royal Naval) Brigade. In July 1915, the Brigade was broken up, then reformed on 2 August 1915 and re-designated 2nd Brigade. It was further re-designated the 2nd (Royal Naval) Brigade and the 189th Brigade in July 1916.

Formation

The infantry battalions did not all serve at once, but all were assigned to the brigade during the war.

Commanders

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 26 January 2012. The Long Long Trail. 63rd (Royal Naval) Division.