54 Heavy Regiment RA

54 Heavy Regiment RA was formed from a cadre of 78 Field Regiment RA(TA) in December 1939 at Sheffield. Personnel from 123 Field Regiment RA(TA) assisted in the formation. The Regiment was converted in February 1945 to 54 Super Heavy Regiment RA.

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Dec 39   Formed Sheffield, Yorkshire, UK
Dec 39   Home Forces UK
Mar 41 Southern Command RA version Southern Command Bournemouth, Dorset, UK
Sep 42 1 Army Group RA 52 (Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Heavy Regiment RA (TA) 1 Army Group RA UK
Nov 42 1 Army Group RA 52 (Bedfordshire Yeomanry) Heavy Regiment RA (TA) 1 Army Group RA N Africa
Sep 43 1 Army Group RA 1 Army Group RA Italy
Feb 45   Became 54 Super Heavy Regiment  

Batteries

Dec 39 A, B, C, D
Mar 42 P, Q, R, S
Jan 43 11, 12, 13, 14

Equipment

Mar 41 9.2 inch Howitzers

 

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45