147 (Essex Yeomanry) Field Regiment RA (TA) was converted from 147 RHA in June 1940 with two batteries. A third battery was raised in March 1941. 147 (Essex Yeomanry) Field Regiment RA (TA) went into suspended animation in February 1946. It was disbanded in January 1947.
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(Title authorised February 1942)
Jun 40 | Formed from 147 RHA | ||
Jun 40 | Home Forces | UK | |
Oct 41 | 42 Infantry Division | UK | |
Nov 41 | 42 Support Group | UK | |
Jun 42 | 42 Armoured Division | Frome, Somerset, UK | |
Sep 43 | Home Forces | Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, UK | |
Mar 44 | 2 Army | Bournemouth, Dorset, UK | |
Jun 44 | 2 Army | Normandy, France |
Batteries
Jun 40 | 413, 431 |
Mar 41 | 413, 431, 511 |
Equipment
Oct 43 | 25 pdr Self Propelled Sexton |