44th (Howitzer) Brigade Royal Field Artillery

The 44th (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, was a British artillery unit that served during the First World War as part of the British Army. It formed part of the 15th (Scottish) Division. The brigade was composed of several batteries, each equipped with howitzers. These howitzers provided indirect fire support to infantry formations, targeting enemy positions, fortifications, and artillery batteries. The brigade’s role involved observing the battlefield, calculating firing solutions, and coordinating with other artillery units and the infantry it supported. During the war, the 44th (Howitzer) Brigade participated in numerous battles and campaigns on the Western Front, including actions on the Somme and at Passchendaele. The brigade would have undergone changes in personnel and battery composition during the course of the war, reflecting the realities of attrition and reorganization.