529 (Hampshire) Coast Regiment RA (TA)

529 (Hampshire) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from part of the Hampshire Heavy Regiment RA (TA), in September 1940. RHQ was placed in suspended animation and the batteries joined 527 Coast Regiment RA (TA) in April 1944. 529 (Hampshire) 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.

Sep 40   Formed from part of Hampshire Heavy Regiment Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Sep 40 Southern Command RA version 529 (Hampshire) Coast Regiment RA (TA) Southern Command Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Apr 42 5 Corps 5 Corps Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Dec 42 Southern Command RA version Southern Command, Square Tower Fire Command Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK
Apr 44   Suspended animation  

 

Batteries

Sep 40 A (Spithead), B (Esplanade, Southsea Castle & Old Saluting Bty), C (Fort Blockhouse & Fort Monckton)
Apr 41 123 (Spithead), 124 (Esplanade, Southsea Castle & Old Saluting Bty), 125 (Fort Blockhouse & Fort Monckton)
Mar 43 123, 124, 125, 165, 183, 209

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45