21st Field Artillery Brigade

A Sub Section, 22nd Battery, 21st Field Artillery Brigade AWM DAX2786

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Brief History

The 21st Field Artillery (Howitzer) Brigade was raised to support the First Division and did so from February 1916 until 23 January 1917, after which it was re-allocated. It comprised:

• 22nd Field Artillery Battery

• 23rd Field Artillery Battery

• 24th Field Artillery Battery

• 116th Field Artillery (Howitzer) Battery

• 21st Brigade Ammunition Column

Seventeen men lost their life while posted to this unit.

Individual Honours

• 1 x Military Cross
• 2 x Military Medal