217th Brigade (United Kingdom)

217th Brigade 217th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home)
Active	14 November 1916–8 April 1918 20 October 1940-22 December 1941
Country	United Kingdom
Branch	British Army
Type	Infantry Brigade
Role	Training and Home Defence
Insignia
Durham and North Riding County Division insignia worn by the Brigade in the Second World War.

217th Brigade was a Home Service formation of the British Army during World War I and World War II.

217th Brigade was formed in late 1916 as part of 72nd Division, which had the dual role of training men for overseas drafts and providing forces for home defence. The original second line Territorial Force battalions of the Northumberland Fusiliers were transferred to the brigade on 14 November 1916 from 188th Brigade, which had been part of 63rd (2nd Northumbrian) Division until that division was disbanded in July 1916. On 21 December 1917 orders were issued to break up 72nd Division. Disbandment began in January 1918 and its last elements dispersed on 8 April 1918.

The following infantry battalions served in 217th Brigade during World War I:

A new brigade under the title of 217th Independent Infantry Brigade (Home) was formed for service in the United Kingdom on 20 October 1940 under the Northumbrian Area headquarters. At first it was composed of infantry battalions from North-East England. The 217th Brigade transferred to the Durham and North Riding County Division when that formation was created on 12 March 1941. The Divisional headquarters ceased to function on 1 December 1941, and 217th Brigade HQ disbanded on 22 December, all its battalions having been previously posted away.

The following units served in 217th Brigade:

The following officers commanded 217th Brigade:

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