List of higher formations British 1st (African) Division served under
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This is a list of higher formations British 1st (African) Division served under.
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- Headquarters East Africa Force 24/07/40-14/09/41
- Headquarters East Africa Command 15/09/41-22/11/41
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British 1st (African) Division
The 1st Division was a British Empire colonial unit during World War II. The division was formed on 24 July 1940 in East Africa. On 24 November of that year, the division was re-designated as the British Army's 11th Division. The division were composed primarily of West African and East African...