116th Brigade (United Kingdom)

The 116th Brigade was a formation of the British Army during the First World War. It was raised as part of the new army also known as Kitchener's Army and assigned to the 39th Division. The brigade was originally numbered the 121st intended for the 40th Division of the Fifth New Army. The brigades first commander was Brigadier-General Reginald Barnes.

Order of Battle

The infantry battalions did not all serve at once, but all were assigned to the brigade during the war.

References

    • "39th Division". The Long Long Trail. Retrieved 8 November 2018.
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