Lincolnshire County Division

Lincolnshire County Division
Division insignia of the Lincolnshire County Division
Active24 February 1941 – 3 December 1941
Country United Kingdom
Branch British Army
TypeStatic Division
RoleHome Defence

The Lincolnshire County Division was a short-lived formation of the British Army, formed in the Second World War. The headquarters were formed on 24 February 1941, becoming operational on 27 March. It ceased to function on 25 November and was disbanded on 3 December. Its commanding officer was Major-General Arthur Kenneth Hay, and it was an infantry only formation consisting of three Independent Infantry Brigades (Home). Combat support, artillery, engineers etc., would be provided by other local formations. It was commanded by I Corps.

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