1RGLI Posted 4 June , 2007 Share Posted 4 June , 2007 I am trying to understand the composition and order of battle for Light Infantry units during WW1 (Guernsey L.I., DLI, Somerset LI) I know they had 4 Coy's per Bn, but would like to know what else was part of the Battalion ORBAT. Example(s) Trench & Mortar Pl, Scouts & Sniper Pl. Machine Gun Pl. any others ? are these correct? where they under a HQ Coy? How many Buglar's per platoon etc... Technical help here would be welcome. Mark. http://www.GreatWarCI.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoplophile Posted 5 June , 2007 Share Posted 5 June , 2007 The establishment of British light infantry battalion during World War I was the same as that of any other infantry battalion, with four companies and a small battalion headquarters section. At the start of the war, each battalion also had a machinegun section, of two (later four) Vickers or Maxim guns. These, however, were eventually consolidated into brigade machine gun companies. There were no mortars within the battalion. For detailed breakdowns, with explanations, see http://www.amazon.com/British-Expeditionar...8378&sr=8-3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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