Sicily and Departure
After General Wimberley's departure the Division spent a further three months in Sicily.
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| Sferro Monument, 2006 |
On 4th November 1943, on Sferro Hill, in the presence of representatives of the 51st Highland Division a stone Celtic Cross was unveiled. A service entitled "51st Highland Division - Dedication of Memorial" was held.
The total casualties of the Division in the campaign had been 124 Officers and 1312 other ranks.
The Division sailed from Catania and was back in Britain before Christmas and was based in Buckinghamshire.