563 Coast Regiment RA was formed as 26 Coast Artillery Group RA at Deal with five batteries, in October 1940. It was re-designated 563 Coast Regiment RA in June 1941. RHQ was disbanded in April 1944, 410 Battery joined 540 Coast Regiment RA and the remaining batteries joined 549 Coast Regiment RA.
| Apr 41 | Formed as 26 Coast Artillery Group | Deal, Kent, UK |
| Jun 41 | Became 563 Coast Regiment | Deal, Kent, UK |
| Nov 42 | Home Forces | Sandwich, Kent, UK |
| Apr 44 | Disbanded |
Batteries
| Apr 41 | 233, 234, 235, 337, 411 |
| Jun 42 | 233, 234, 235, 337, 410 |
| Jan 43 | 234, 236, 238, 296, 410 |
