It was originally formed with 22nd, 50th and 70th Batteries, and attached to 2nd Infantry Division.
On 5 August 1914, it was mobilised and was sent to the Continent with the British Expeditionary Force, where it saw service with 2nd Division until 1917.
It went to France commanded by Lt Col H G Sandilands, with Capt H G Boone as adjutant, and Arthur Stoyle as RSM.
56th (Howitzer) Battery joined the brigade in May 1916, when the Ammunition Column moved to be part of 2nd DAC.
In November 1916 521st Howitzer Battery joined the Brigade from England, briefly serving as D/34th.