Walter Bromilow

Walter Bromilow was the son of H G Bromilow JP. He was commissioned in the Royal Dublin Fusiliers from the Militia on 14 May 1884. His pre-war service, which included the South African War (1901-2) was relatively uneventful. He commanded 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers (‘The Old Toughs’) from March 1908 until March 1912. After a brief period on half-pay, he was given command of the newly established Staffordshire Brigade, TF. He commanded this formation, later re-named 137th (Staffordshire) Brigade, until April 1915, when he fell ill. This was shortly after the brigade’s deployment to the Western Front. On regaining his health, Bromilow was given command of 118th Brigade, 39th Division. Once again, he was the first man to command this formation. And, once again, he was relieved of command shortly after the brigade was deployed to France and before it saw offensive action. Brigadier-General Bromilow commanded 8th Reserve Infantry Brigade, Dublin, from May 1916 until May 1918 and was OC No 11 District and Infantry Records, Dublin, from May 1918 until his retirement in August 1920.