Introducing the 2nd London Division (Territorial Force)

The Territorials in London were organised into two Divisions, each with a number of infantry battalions, R.F.A. Batteries and other more specialist units. When it became clear that they would see active service, each unit split into two . The troops who would initially see active service moved to their war stations to prepare them for battle. The rest initially remained in London and were involved in recruitment and training of the next wave. 

During the War many units at all levels were renamed and reallocated. For instance the 2nd London Division (Territorial Force) became the 47th Division. The follow lists the units which moved to Hertfordshire in August 1914 as they were known at the time.

Infantry - 4 Brigades each of 3 Battalions

• 13th   Kensington

• 14th   London Scottish

• 15th   Civil Service Rifles

• 16th   Queen's Westminster Rifles

• 17th   Poplar and Stepney Rifles

• 18th   London Irish Rifles

• 19th   St Pancras

• 20th   Blackheath and Woolwich 

• 21st   First Surrey Rifles

• 22nd   The Queen's

• 23rd   (East Surrey)

• 24th   The Queens

Royal Field Artillery - 4 Brigades

• 5th London Brigade - 12th, 13th and 14th Battery

• 6th London Brigade - 15th, 16th and 17th Battery

• 7th London Brigade - 18th, 19th and 20th Battery

• 8th London Brigade - 21st and 22nd Battery

Other Units

• 2nd London Heavy Battery Royal Garrison Artillery

• 2nd London Divisional Ammunition Column

• 3rd and 4th London Field Company Royal Engineers

• 2nd London Divisional Supply Column

• 4th, 5th and 6th London Field Ambulance

• 2nd London Mobile Veterinary Section