Brigadier Mark Banham, Commander of 143 (West Midlands) Brigade, said the modern day 5th Division was established in 1995 but its roots dated back to 1811.
Warwickshire are within touching distance of victory after the third day of their Division One match against Kent at Edgbaston after Ashley Giles put in a useful all-round display.
Play on the third day of the Division One fixture was only able to get going in mid-afternoon, the latest start of the three days so far, despite the forecast suggesting it would be the most settled day.