| 16th Indian Division | |
|---|---|
 Insignia of the 16th Infantry Division | |
| Active | 1916–1922 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Part of | Northern Army |
| Engagements | First World War Third Afghan War |
The16th Indian Division was an infantry division of theIndian Army during the First World War. It was formed in December 1916, during theFirst World War. It was the only war formed division of theBritish Indian Army that was not sent overseas,[a] instead it was sent to guard theNorth West Frontier. The division took over the responsibilities of the3rd Lahore Divisional Area when it was disbanded in May 1917.
The 16th Division was called into action for theWaziristan Campaign in 1917, the 45th (Jullundur) Brigade under command of BrigadierReginald Dyer were responsible for theJallianwala Bagh massacre. In 1919, they were sent into Afghanistan during theThird Afghan War.[4]
The division was not reformed for theSecond World War.[5]
The division was composed as follows:[6]
Joined the division in February 1917:
Joined the division in May 1917:
In the Third Afghan War the formation was:
Joined the division in May 1917: