55 Heavy Regiment RA

55 Heavy Regiment RA was formed from RHQ 184 Field Regiment RA in March 1943 at Downpatrick. The batteries were formed from Coast Artillery personnel. The Regiment was disbanded in September 1946 in India.

Mar 43 Formed from 184 Field Regiment Downpatrick, Co Down, UK
Mar 43 Home Forces UK
Jun 45 Hyderabad Area India

 

Batteries

Mar 43 26, 27, 29, 30

 

Equipment

Jun 45 7.2 inch Howitzers

 

 

The Royal Artillery 1939-45