518 (Thames & Medway) Coast Regiment RA (TA)

518 (Thames & Medway) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from a part of the Thames & Medway Heavy Regiment RA (TA), in July 1940. RHQ was disbanded in October 1941. 518 (Thames & Medway) Coast Regiment RA (TA)was not reconstituted 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 Thames & Medway Heavy Regiment  
Jul 40 Eastern Command 518 (Thames & Medway) Coast Regiment RA (TA)  Eastern Command UK
Oct 41   Disbanded  

 

Batteries

Jul 40 A, B
Dec 40 A, B, 334 (Shellness)
Jan 41 A, B, 334, 357
Apr 41 289, 290, 334, 357
Apr 41 289, 334, 357
Oct 41 RHQ only

Equipment

2 x 6 inch Guns Shellness 334 Battery

 

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45