Formed in England in December 1914 – January 1915 from regular army battalions returning from India, Singapore and Egypt.

After the Armistice with Bulgaria came into effect on 30 September 1918, 28th Division advanced across the country towards Turkey.

The Ottoman Empire also signed an Armistice on 30 October, after which 28th Division was sent to occupy the Dardanelles Forts.

This brigade was formed on 26 February 1917, as Army Troops, although it was always associated with this division.

It came under the command of the Greek "Crete Division" from 30 September 1918, and was broken up on 4 October 1918.