19th Brigade

The Brigade was formed on 22 August 1914 with four Regular Battalions which had been sent to France on L of C duties. The Brigade served as an independent unit until it was attached to the 6th Division on 12 October 1914.

Battles and Engagements

While independent

France and Flanders

 

Battle of Mons. 23-24 Aug 1914 .
Rearguard action of Solesmes. 25 Aug 1914.
Battle of Le Cateau. 26 Aug 1914.
Affair of Nery. 1 Sep 1914.
Battle of the Marne. 7-10 Sep 1914, including the passage of the Petit Morin and the passage of the Marne.
Battle of the Aisne. 12-15 Sep 1914, including the capture of the Aisne Heights including the Chemin des Dames.

 

    

Infantry Uints

 

2nd Bn Royal Welsh Fusiliers. 22 Aug 1914 - 12 Oct 1914. To the 6th Division.
1st Bn Cameronians. 22 Aug 1914 - 12 Oct 1914. To the 6th Division.
1st Bn Middlesex Regt. 22 Aug 1914 - 12 Oct 1914. To the 6th Division.
2nd Bn Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. 22 Aug 1914 - 12 Oct 1914. To the 6th Division.

 

    

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