76 Anti-Tank Regiment RA was formed at Godalming in November 1940 from RHQ, 237 and 239 Batteries of 101 Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Regiment. A third Battery was raised at the same time from a cadre of the two existing batteries and 136 Infantry Machine Gun personnel. After re-fitting, the Regiment sailed for Egypt in September 1941. In April 1944 76 Anti-Tank Regiment RA was re-designated 60 Anti-Tank Regiment RA (TA).
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Nov 40 | Formed from 101 Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank | ||
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1 Support Group | Godalming, Surrey, UK |
Dec 41 | ![]() |
1 Support Group | N Africa |
Jul 42 | ![]() |
8 Army | Alamein, Egypt |
Sep 42 | ![]() |
1 Armoured Division | Khatatba, Egypt |
Mar 43 | ![]() |
1 Armoured Division | El Hamma, Tunisia |
Jun 43 | Cadre to form 106 Anti-Tank Regiment | ||
Aug 43 | ![]() |
1 Armoured Division | Sousse, Tunisia |
Oct 43 | ![]() |
1 Armoured Division | Algiers, Algeria |
Apr 44 | Became 60 Anti-Tank Regiment |
Batteries
Nov 40 | 237, 239, C/76 |
Jun 42 | 237, 239, 310 |
Sep 42 | 237, 239, 310, ZZ |
May 43 | 199, 237, 310, ZZ |
Equipment
Sep 42 | 6pdr Self Propelled Deacon (ZZ Bty) |
Mar 43 | 6pdr, 17pdr (Pheasant) & 6pdr Self Propelled Deacon (ZZ Bty) |