61st (2nd South Midland) Division
| 61st (2nd South Midland) Division | |
|---|---|
Division insignia | |
| Active | January 1915 – January 1919 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | British Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | First World War |
The 61st (2nd South Midland) Division was an infantry division of the British Army raised in 1915 during the Great War as a second-line reserve for the first-line battalions of the 48th (South Midland) Division. The division was sent to the Western Front in May 1916 and served there for the duration of the First World War.