The division's badge was a Bengal tiger stepping through a blue triangle, representing the "delta" of the Ganges River, on a black background.

For much of 1942, the division was heavily engaged in internal security, and not regarded as battle-worthy due to lack of training and transport.

It formed part of Indian XV Corps, but late in 1942, it was taken over directly by Eastern Army.

After the Japanese surrender, the division, under the command of Henry Chambers, reinforced other troops in Java and Sumatra, where the end of the war brought widespread disorder.

as of 1 April 1944 All these brigades were assigned or attached to the division at some time during World War II