74th (Yeomanry) Division

The 74th (Yeomanry) Division was an infantry division of the British Army that served in World War I. It was formed in Egypt in early 1917 from dismounted yeomanry regiments that had been serving in the Gallipoli Campaign and in Egypt.

The division's insignia was a broken spur.

Formation and Composition:

The division's constituent brigades were:

• 229th Brigade
• 230th Brigade
• 231st Brigade

These brigades were comprised of various yeomanry regiments, including those from counties such as Cheshire, Shropshire, and Dorset. The exact composition of the brigades changed over time as regiments were transferred or amalgamated.

Service in World War I:

The 74th Division fought on the Palestine front, playing a significant role in the Third Battle of Gaza, the capture of Beersheba, and the capture of Jerusalem. It subsequently saw action in the Spring Offensive and the final offensive of the war in Palestine. The division earned a reputation for hard fighting and tenacity.

Post-War:

The division was disbanded after the end of World War I.