162 Field Regiment RA

162 Field Regiment RA was formed in April 1942 with three batteries. It was re-designated 303 (East Africa) Field Regiment RA with two batteries in April 1943.

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 42   Formed Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Apr 42 Ceylon Command 162 field regiment ra Ceylon Command Ceylon (Sri Lanka)
Apr 43   Became 303 (East Africa) Field Regiment, East African Artillery  

 

Batteries

Apr 42 53, 54, 58 East African Batteries
Apr 43 53, 54

 

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45