532 (Pembroke) Coast Regiment RA (TA)

532 (Pembroke) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from the Pembroke Heavy Regiment RA(TA), in September 1940. RHQ 532 (Pembroke) Coast Regiment RA (TA) and the Fire Command was converted to 620 Infantry Regiment RA (TA) in January 1945 at Ty Croes. 620 Regiment was placed in suspended animation in December 1945 and was reconstituted as 424 (Pembrokeshire) Heavy Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA (TA) and 425 (Pembrokeshire) Coast Regiment RA (TA) 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 Pembroke Heavy Regiment Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, UK
Sep 40 Western Command 532 (Pembroke) Coast Regiment RA (TA) Western Command Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, UK
Dec 42   Milford Haven Fire Command Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire, UK
Jan 45   RHQ became 620 Infantry Regiment RA Ty Croes, Anglesey, UK

 

Batteries

Sep 40 A (West Blockhouse)
Dec 40 A, 367 (Soldier’s Rock), 368 (Fishguard)
May 41 131 (West Blockhouse), 367, 368
Dec 41 131, 367, 368, 429 – 62 Coast Observer Detachment
May 42 357, 367, 368, 429 – 62 Coast Observer Detachment
Jan 43 357, 367, 368, 429 – 14, 32 & 62 Coast Observer Detachments
Jul 43 357, 367, 368, 429 – 14, 32, 62 & 106 Coast Observer Detachments

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45