The IX Corps was originally formed in England in 1915 in readiness to make a new landing at Suvla during the Battle of Gallipoli. Command of the corps was given to Lieutenant General Sir Frederick Stopford based on seniority rather than competence. His handling of the corps during the August Offensive was a disaster and he was replaced only 9 days after the corps landed. His replacement in command of the corps was Lieutenant General Julian Byng.
During the Gallipoli campaign the corps comprised the following divisions: