Origin
The 1st Nottinghamshire Battery was formed in 1908 at the creation of the new Territorial Force. It was attached to the Notts & Derby Mounted Brigade, which in turn formed part of 2nd Mounted Division. The battery was equipped with the 13 pounder Quick Firing gun. The battery's original CO was Colonel J.F. Laycock.
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