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The Imperial Camel Corps The Imperial Camel Corps was raised in early 1916, from troops who had served at Gallipoli. Each Battalion was made up of 4 companies (each with a 6 officers and 169 other ranks). The Imperial Camel Corps provided a mounted infantry role, although it was intended that the troops should go into action dismounted. The Depot was at Abbassia, near Cairo. Most of the Battalions were disbanded in mid 1918, but the 2nd Battalion was not formally disbanded until May 1919, and continued in patrolling role up to the end of the War. The Imperial Camel Corps Memorial is situated in the Victoria Embankment Gardens, London, it commemorates the 346 members of the Corps who died. Battalions during the Great War. 1st Battalion 2nd Battalion 3rd Battalion 4th Battalion List of those who served with The Imperial Camel Corps during The Great War

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