2nd (Rawalpindi) Division
| 2nd (Rawalpindi) Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1903–? |
| Country | British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Engagements | Third Afghan War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders |
Major-Gen. W. Bunbury (May 1916 to August 1917) Major-Gen. Sir C. Dobell (August 1917 onwards) |
The 2nd (Rawalpindi) Division was a regular army division of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1903 after the Kitchener reforms of the Indian Army. During World War I it remained in India for local defence but it was mobilised for action on the North West Frontier on several occasions during the period. The Division was mobilised in 1919 for service during the Third Afghan War.
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