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The Durham and North Riding County Division was a coastal defence formation of the British Army during the Second World War. It was only in existence from 12 March 1941 until 1 December 1941 when it was redesignated Durham and North Riding Coastal Area and the subordinate brigade headquarters were disbanded. Most of the infantry battalions were then converted to other roles with the Royal Artillery or the Royal Armoured Corps. In its short existence the division had just one general officer commanding, Major-General P. J. Shears. It was under the command from X Corps from formation until 9 April and then under IX Corps.
The divisional sign was a pun on the name of the division's commander and a reference to the wool industry of the area.
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