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11th Indian Division information


11th Indian Division
Active24 December 1914 – 31 May 1915
CountryIndia
BranchBritish Indian Army
TypeInfantry
SizeDivision
EngagementsWorld War I
Sinai and Palestine Campaign
Actions on the Suez Canal

The 11th Indian Division was an infantry division of the British Indian Army during World War I. It was formed in December 1914 with two infantry brigades already in Egypt and a third formed in January 1915. After taking part in the Actions on the Suez Canal, the division was dispersed as its brigades were posted away.

The division was commanded throughout its existence by Major-General Alexander Wallace.[1]

  1. ^ Perry 1993, p. 119

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