562 Coast Regiment RA was formed as 24 Coast Artillery Group RA at Barrow with two batteries, in October 1940. It was re-designated 562 Coast Regiment RA in June 1941. RHQ was disbanded in June 1945, 298 Battery going to suspended animation and the remainder being disbanded.
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| Oct 40 | Formed as 24 Coast Artillery Group | Barrow, Cumbria, UK | |
| Oct 40 |  |
Western Command | Barrow, Cumbria, UK |
| Jun 41 | Became 562 Coast Regiment | Barrow, Cumbria, UK | |
| Jun 45 | Disbanded | Barrow, Cumbria, UK |
Batteries
| Oct 40 | 370, 406 |
| Jan 41 | 299 (Fort Walney), 370, 406 |
| May 42 | 298, 370 |
| May 43 | 298, 370, 401, 406 |