The Yorkshire County Division was a formation of the British Army in the Second World War, its headquarters were formed on 24 February 1941, and became operation on 19 March.
It was commanded by three officers, Major-General the Hon E. F. Lawson until 11 September, Brigadier G. H. Gotto until 23 September, Major-General E. C. Hayes until 20 November and then Gotto again.
Combat support, artillery, engineers etc., would be provided by other local formations.
The Headquarters was redesignated the East Riding District on 1 December 1941.
[3] All brigades were part of the division from 19 March to 30 November 1941.