Tyneside Irish Brigade Association
 
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2nd Tyneside Irish
They were formed in November 1914, and joined 103rd Brigade, 34th Division.
The Brigade landed in France in January 1916 and was initially in action at the Somme on 1st July 1916.
​In February 1918, the battalon transferred to 102nd Brigade before being reduced to cadre strength in May 1918, and then transferred to 116th Brigade, 39th Division. 
They then transferred to 197th Brigade, 66th (2nd East Lancashire) Division before that brigade was transferred to Army reserve in September 1918.