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Formed in 1917 by reorganising existing units, the 2nd Brigade came under the control of the Army commander and was called an "Army" Brigade. It consisted of three 6-gun 18-pounder batteries and one 6-gun howitzer battery. Supported the 57th Division and the 3rd Australian Division at Armentières and the 25th Division at Messines.
Composition:
- 2nd Battery
- 5th Battery
- 6th Battery
- 9th Battery
- Ammunition Column
Main engagements:
Armentières
Somme
Messines
Ypres
Polygon Wood
Le Quesnoy
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"E" Gun, 2nd Battery, in action
2nd Battery under Hun fire
(original caption)
Photographer: Sgt H ("Jack") Howes, 2nd Bty
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