16 Anti-Aircraft Brigade commanded all Anti-Aircraft units on Java, coming into operation on 4 February 1942. It was commanded by Brigadier Sitwell. He was promoted to Major General and took command of all British troops in Java when Wavell was withdrawn to India. 16 Anti-Aircraft Brigade was captured and ceased to exist on the fall of Java on 5 March 1942.
Feb 42 | Java |
Mar 42 | Captured on Java |
Order of Battle
6 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment (15, 12 Batteries) No guns |
77 Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment (239, 240, 241 Batteries) |
21 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (48, 69, B Troop 79 Batteries) |
35 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (78, 89 Batteries) No guns, under command 6 HAA Rgt |
48 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment (49, 95, 242 Batteries) |