502 (Forth) Coast Regiment RA (TA)

502 (Forth) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from a part of Forth Heavy Regiment RA(TA), in July 1940, with just one battery. RHQ was placed in suspended animation and the battery moved to 2 Coast Artillery Group in March 1941. 502 (Forth) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was disbanded in January 1947.

Illustrations of the formation badges under which a unit served or supported are given. This is no guarantee that the unit used this formations badge.

Jul 40   Formed from part of Forth Heavy Regiment Aberdeen, UK
Jul 40 Scottish Command 502 (Forth) Coast Regiment RA(TA) Scottish Command Aberdeen, UK
Mar 41   Suspended animation  

 

Batteries

Jul 40 A (Torry Battery)
Oct 40 Battery joined 2 Coast Artillery Group as 243 Battery

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45