57 (Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment RA was formed at Colney Castle, Colney in April 1940 from a cadre from 71 Field Regiment RA(TA). The Regiment was converted in November 1941 to 166 (Newfoundland) Field Regiment RA.
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8 Apr 40 | Formed | Colney, Sussex, UK | |
Jul 40 | Adopted Newfoundland title | UK | |
Aug 40 | ![]() |
Eastern Command | UK |
15 Nov 41 | Became 166 Field Regiment |
Batteries
Apr 40 | A, B, C, D |