The Division detrained at St.
Omer on 10th October, and was joined by the 19th Infantry Brigade (Brig.-Gen.

Hon.

F.Gordon), which remained with it until 31st May 1915.

The battalions composing this brigade were 2nd R.W.F., 1st Cameronians, 1st Middlesex, 2nd A.and S.Highlanders.The 5th Cameronians were added on 19th November 1914.
On the 12th October the Division marched to Hazebrouck, where it covered the detrainment of the 4th Division and came into touch with the enemy.

The latter, consisting of two Cavalry Divisions with some Jaeger (Rifle) Battalions, and at least one Division of the XIX Corps, were fighting a rearguard action until such time as they should be reinforced.