[1][2] On 6 August 1914, less than 48 hours after Britain's declaration of war, Parliament sanctioned an increase of 500,000 men for the Regular British Army.

The newly-appointed Secretary of State for War, Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, issued his famous call to arms: 'Your King and Country Need You', urging the first 100,000 volunteers to come forward.

[5] The following officers commanded the brigade:[1] The formation sign of 20th (L) Division was a white circle bearing a black cross with a red bull's-eye at the centre.

[6] In the summer of 1917 the division adopted a comprehensive scheme for battalion identification signs worn on both sleeves.

Before the adoption of the divisional scheme the 6th KSLI wore a green oval embroidered with 'VI' above a regimental badge.