568 (Devon) Coast Regiment RA (TA) was formed from part of Devon Heavy Regiment RA (TA) at Plymouth with three batteries, in April 1941. RHQ was placed in suspended animation in May 1943. It was disbanded 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.
Apr 41 | Formed from part of Devon Heavy Regiment | Plymouth, Devon, UK | |
Apr 41 | 8 Corps | Plymouth, Devon, UK | |
Dec 42 | Wembury Fire Command | Wembury, Devon, UK | |
May 43 | Suspended animation |
Batteries
Apr 41 | 156 (Renny), 157 (Watch House), 158 (Bovisand) |
Jun 41 | 137, 156, 157 |
Sep 42 | 137, 156, 157, 174, 185 |
Nov 42 | 137, 156, 157 – 107 Coast Observer Detachment |
Apr 43 | RHQ only |