World War I
VII Corps formed in France on 14 July 1915 under the command of Lt-General Thomas D'Oyly Snow (previously commander of 27th Division) as part of Sir Charles Monro's Third Army on the Western Front.
Order of Battle of VII Corps 14 July 1915
General Officer Commanding (GOC): Lt-Gen Sir Thomas D'O. Snow
- 4th Division
- 37th Division
- 48th (South Midland) Division
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