15th (Scottish) Infantry Division
| 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division | |
|---|---|
The shoulder insignia of the division: part of the Scottish coat of arms, inside the letter 'O' to correspond with division's number. | |
| Active | 1939–1946 |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Infantry Mixed |
| Role | Home defence and infantry |
| Size | War establishment strength: 13,863–18,347 men Actual: Varied |
| Engagements | Operation Epsom |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Gordon MacMillan |
The 15th (Scottish) Infantry Division was an infantry division of the British Army that served during the Second World War. It was raised on 2 September 1939, the day before war was declared, as part of the Territorial Army (TA) and served in the United Kingdom and later North-West Europe from June 1944 to May 1945.