The latest returns dealing recruiting for the 14 Di of the Territorial Army show a slight improvement in the industria! North, but London's effort is still disappointing. The 56th (ist Lon: don) Division was at the bottom of the list of the 14 divisions in regard to strength in August last, with 5,078 "other ranks," and today it holds that unenviable position with a personnel of 6,946. The 47th (2nd London) Division comes eighth in the list with 8,757. Six months ago, with 6,523 (exclusive of officers), this Division stood ninth on the list.
The best recruiting return is that of the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division with 12,187, compared with 8,49r last August, when it held the leading position, the 46th (North Midland) Division being second with 7,906. This Division, on the later return. has to take fifth place. The 53rd (Welch) Division comes next to the East Lancashires with 11,148. The complete return is as follows 42nd (East Lancashire) Division 12.137 S3rd Welch 1148 52nd Lowland 10,873 50th Northumbrian 10,325 46th North Midland 30,25 Sist Highland 977s 48th South Midland 9,622 47th 2nd London 8,787 55th West Lancashire 8,71 49th West Riding 8,700 44th Home Counties 8.302 Sath East Anglian 8,155, 43rd Wessex 7,895 56th Ist London 6.946 Cavalry Division cee Troops (Army) and Coast Defence 18,962
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