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| + | 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:<br> | ||
| + | * '''22nd Field Artillery Battery''' | ||
| + | * '''23rd Field Artillery Battery''' | ||
| + | * '''24th Field Artillery Battery''' | ||
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| + | * '''116th Field Artillery (Howitzer) Battery''' | ||
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| + | * '''21st Brigade Ammunition Column''' | ||
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| + | Seventeen men lost their life while posted to this unit. | ||
===Battle Honours=== | ===Battle Honours=== | ||
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===Individual Honours=== | ===Individual Honours=== | ||
| − | + | * 1 x Military Cross | |
| + | * 2 x Military Medal | ||
====Notes==== | ====Notes==== | ||
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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.
Battle Honours
Individual Honours
- 1 x Military Cross
- 2 x Military Medal
Notes