Base Depots

Men arriving in France, whether reinforcements or "casuals" - men returning from hospital - proceeded to Base Depots and thence to their units. All drafts - although they had already been passed in England as fully trained - were subjected to further tests laid down by GHQ, comprising, in 1916, at least ten days additional training. A strict medical check was also carried out. Originally at Etaples, the Australian base depots moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre in June 1917, to save shipping time.

 

1st Division Base Depot
For First Division. Formed at Etaples March 1916. Moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre June 1917. Disbanded 15 December 1917.
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2nd Division Base Depot
For Second Division. Formed at Etaples March 1916. Moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre June 1917. Disbanded 15 December 1917.
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3rd Division Base Depot
For Third Division. Formed at Etaples 1916. Moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre June 1917. Disbanded 15 December 1917.
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4th Division Base Depot
For Fourth Division. Formed at Etaples March 1916. Moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre June 1917. Disbanded 15 December 1917.
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5th Division Base Depot
For Fifth Division. Formed at Etaples March 1916. Moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre June 1917. Disbanded 15 December 1917.
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Infantry Base Depot
For Infantry and Pioneers. Formed at Harfleur, near Le Havre 15 December 1917.
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General Base Depot
For other than Infantry and Pioneers. Formed at Etaples 3 September 1916. Moved to Harfleur, near Le Havre June 1917.
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Last update 28 June 2010