Sexton Gun Battery

The information for a Sexton Gun Battery is based on WE II/190A/1 October 1943.

Battery Headquarters

XTank Observation PostBattery Commander (Major), Observation
Post Assistant, 2 x Driver Operators –
2 x Wireless sets No.19
X2Car 5 cwt 4×4Batman, Driver
MC1MotorcycleOrderly
HTank Command PostCommand Post Officer (Subaltern), CPO’s Assistant,
2 x Driver Operators – 2 x Wireless sets No.19
MC2MotorcycleOrderly
MC7MotorcycleSignals Sergeant
M1Truck 15 cwt Half-tracked
Fitted for Wireless (FFW)
5 x Signallers, Driver – Mechanical cable layer
YTruck 15 cwt Half-tracked FFWAssistant Command Post Officer (Subaltern),
2 x CPO’s Assistants, Driver
K1Truck 15 cwt Half-tracked
FFW
Battery Captain 2i/c (BK), 2 x Driver
Operators –
Wireless set No.19
MC8MotorcycleOrderly
K2Truck 15 cwt 4×2 GS2 x Gunners local defence, Clerk, CPO’s Assistant
– LMG & PIAT
Carrier Tracked Starting & ChargingCorporal Electician REME, Vehicle Mechanic,
Driver Mechanic, Driver
MC9MotorcycleBattery Sergeant Major

A & B Troops

A Troop

RATank Observation PostTroop Commander (Captain). Observation
Post Assistant, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic –
2 x Wireless sets No.19
GATank Command PostGun Position Officer (Subaltern), Gun Position Officer’s
Assistant, Driver Operator, Driver Mechanic (AFV)
MC5MotorcycleTroop Sergeant Major
MC3MotorcycleSignals Bombardier
M2Truck 15 cwt Half-tracked
FFW
5 x Signallers, Artificer RA or Fitter Gun, Driver
TLATank Command PostA Troop Leader (Subaltern), Batman, GPO’s
Assistant, 2 x Driver Operators
M4Truck 15 cwt Half-tracked
FFW
4 x Signallers, Vehicle Mechanic, Batman, Driver
A25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
B25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
C25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
D25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
ABTruck 15 cwt Half-tracked with winchAmmunition No.’s, Driver Mechanic –
64 rounds of ammunition
CDTruck 15 cwt Half-tracked with winchAmmunition No.’s, Driver Mechanic –
64 rounds of ammunition

B Troop

RBTank Observation PostTroop Commander (Captain). Observation
Post Assistant, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic –
2 x Wireless sets No.19
GBTank Command PostGun Position Officer (Subaltern), Gun Position Officer’s
Assistant, Driver Operator, Driver Mechanic (AFV)
MC6MotorcycleTroop Sergeant Major
MC4MotorcycleSignals Bombardier
M3Truck 15 cwt Half-tracked
FFW
5 x Signallers, Artificer RA or Fitter Gun, Driver
TLBTank Command PostB Troop Leader (Subaltern), Batman, GPO’s
Assistant, 2 x Driver Operators
M5Truck 15 cwt Half-tracked
FFW
4 x Signallers, Vehicle Mechanic, Batman, Driver
E25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
F25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
G25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
H25 pdr SextonSergeant No.1, Gun No.’s 2 – 4, Driver Operator,
Driver Mechanic (AFV) – 102 rounds of ammunition
EFTruck 15 cwt Half-tracked with winchAmmunition No.’s, Driver Mechanic –
64 rounds of ammunition
GHTruck 15 cwt Half-tracked with winchAmmunition No.’s, Driver Mechanic –
64 rounds of ammunition

Admin Group

Amn1Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS3 x Ammo No.’s, Driver – 152 rounds of ammunition
Amn2Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS3 x Ammo No.’s, Driver – 152 rounds of ammunition
Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS with trailerVehicle Mechanic, Batman, Driver – Petrol
P2Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS with trailer2 x Gunners local defence, Batman, Driver –
Petrol, 2 x LMG’s
P3Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS with trailer2 x Gunners local defence, Driver –
Petrol, 2 x LMG’s
Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS with trailerBQMS, Clerk, Storeman, Sanitary Dutyman, Driver –
Quartermaster stores
Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GSStoreman Technical, Equipment Repairer, 3 x
Batmen, Driver – MT Stores
Q3Lorry 3 ton 4×4 GS2 x Gunners local defence, Corporal Cook ACC,
5 x Cooks ACC, Driver – Cooking sets, rations,
2 x LMG’s, PIAT
Q4Truck 15 cwt 4×2 WaterWater Dutyman, Driver
The Royal Artillery 1939-45