63rd (Royal Naval) Division, British Army

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63RD (ROYAL NAVAL) DIVISION, BRITISH ARMY

History: The Division was formed in September 1914 as the Royal Naval Division. In 1916 following servere losses of the original Naval Personnel in was taken into the British Army and given the number 63. For the reminder of the War its fought on the Western Front, beeing disbanded in April 1919.

Origin/meaning

The Insignia Shows an Anchor alluding to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines reservists and volunteers that formed the Division.

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