164 Field Regiment RA

164 Field Regiment RA was formed as X Field Regiment RA in June 1942 with two batteries by the re-designation of RHQ 79 Anti-Tank Regiment. The batteries were taken from 97 (Kent Yeomanry) Field Regiment (470 Battery) and 157 Field Regiment (515 Battery). Within two weeks it was re-designated as 164 Field Regiment RA.  RHQ and 515 Battery were disbanded in August 1942 in the Middle East. 470 Battery was placed in suspended animation.

Jun 42 Formed as X Field Regiment Iraq
Jun 42 Became 164 Field Regiment Egypt
Jun 42 25 Indian Infantry Brigade Egypt
Aug 42 Disbanded  

 

Batteries

Jun 42 470, 515

 

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45