 This was put at 24 hours notice for service in France, but was stood down in November and the men returned to their battalions.In January 1915 the 2nd-Line battalions formed a 2nd Essex Brigade, which was later numbered 206th (2nd Essex) Brigade but never went overseas.The East Anglian division was employed on coast defence until May 1915, when it concentrated around St Albans to prepare for overseas service.