568 (Devon) Coast Regiment RA (TA)

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 568 (Devon) Coast Regiment RA (TA) 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

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45