531 (Glamorgan) Coast Regiment RA (TA)

531 (Glamorgan) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from the Glamorgan Heavy Regiment RA(TA), in September 1940. RHQ was disbanded and the batteries joined 570 Coast Regiment RA (TA) in December 1942. 531 (Glamorgan) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was not re-formed.

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 Glamorgan Heavy Regiment Cardiff, UK
Sep 40 Western Command 531 (Glamorgan) Coast Regiment RA (TA) Western Command, Cardiff Fire Command Cardiff, UK
Nov 41 Western Command Western Command, Docks Fire Command Cardiff, UK
Dec 42   Disbanded  

 

Batteries

Sep 40 A, B
Oct 40 A
Dec 40 A, 365 (Portishead), 366 (Steep Holm South)
Apr 41 130, 192, 365, 366
Jul 41 130, 145, 170, 192, 365, 366
Aug 41 130, 145, 188, 192, 365, 366
Oct 41 130, 145, 188, 189, 192, 365, 366
Nov 41 130, 145, 188, 189, 192, 365, 366, 427
Dec 41 130, 427, 430
Jun 42 130, 430
Jul 42 130, 187, 430
Oct 42 170, 187, 430

Gun Sites Occupied

365 Battery

Dates Gun Site Guns
Aug 40-Dec 41 Portished 2 x 6 inch Guns

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45