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History: The Division was formed in September 1914 as the Royal Naval Division. In 1916 following servere losses of the original Naval Personnel in was taken into the British Army and given the number 63. For the reminder of the War its fought on the Western Front, beeing disbanded in April 1919. | |||
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63RD (ROYAL NAVAL) DIVISION, BRITISH ARMY
History: The Division was formed in September 1914 as the Royal Naval Division. In 1916 following servere losses of the original Naval Personnel in was taken into the British Army and given the number 63. For the reminder of the War its fought on the Western Front, beeing disbanded in April 1919.
Official blazon
Origin/meaning
The Insignia Shows an Anchor alluding to the Royal Navy and Royal Marines reservists and volunteers that formed the Division.
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