[21] The other two battalions were transferred to Egypt in July 1918,[22][23] were assigned to British divisions and took part in the final Allied offensive of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign (the Battles of Megiddo).

[1] The 2nd Battalion was formed at Basra on 24 May 1918[23] by the transfer of complete companies from:[2] It embarked on 19 June for Egypt, arriving at Suez on 5 July and moved to Qantara.

It remained with the division for the rest of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign,[23] taking part in the Battle of Sharon (19 September 1918).

[14] The division was then withdrawn into XXI Corps Reserve near et Tire where it was employed on salvage work and road making.

It remained with the division for the rest of the Sinai and Palestine Campaign,[22] taking part in the Battle of Nablus (18–21 September 1918).

The Indian infantry battalions returned to India as transports became available and the division was reduced to cadre by 7 June 1919.