555 Coast Regiment RA was formed as 17 Coast Artillery Group RA at Honiton with four batteries, in October 1940. It was re-designated 555 Coast Regiment RA in June 1941. RHQ was disbanded in April 1944 and the batteries joined 556 Coast Regiment RA.
Oct 40 | Formed as 17 Coast Artillery Group | Honiton, Devon, UK |
Jun 41 | Became 555 Coast Regiment | Honiton, Devon, UK |
Apr 44 | Disbanded |
Batteries
Oct 40 | 376, 377, 388, 389 |
Dec 41 | 377, 388, 389 |
May 42 | 377, 378, 388, 389, 390 |
Jun 42 | 377, 378, 388, 389, 395 |
Aug 42 | 362, 377, 388, 389, 395 |
Nov 42 | 362, 377, 389, 395, 402 |