The division was disbanded shortly after returning to England and the 35th Brigade was later redesignated the 169th Infantry Brigade. The 169th Brigade was to serve with the 56th Division for the rest of the war in the Italian Campaign in battles at Salerno, Anzio and in the final Allied offensive in Italy, Operation Grapeshot.
The division's restructuring after returning to England led to a change in its designation from the 35th Brigade to the 169th Infantry Brigade. This brigade continued to serve with the 56th Division throughout the Italian Campaign, participating in significant battles like Salerno, Anzio, and Operation Grapeshot.