118 (8th London) Field Regiment RA (TA) was formed in June 1939 with two batteries. It was formed as a duplicate of 65 Field Regiment. In May 1941 a third battery was formed. 118 (8th London) Field Regiment RA (TA) went into suspended animation in February 1942 after capture in Singapore and 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.
(Title authorised February 1942)
3 Sep 39 | 12 Infantry Division | Plumstead, London, UK | |
Aug 40 | 18 Infantry Division | UK | |
Dec 41 | 18 Infantry Division | India | |
Jan 42 | 18 Infantry Division | Singapore | |
15 Feb 42 | Captured at Singapore Suspended animation |
Batteries
3 Sep 39 | 259 (23rd London), 260 (24th London) |
May 41 | 259, 260, 483 |
Equipment
Feb 42 | 24 x 25 pdrs |