82 Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Regiment RA was formed in November 1942 by re-designation of RHQ 82 Anti-Tank Regiment with 228 & 276 Batteries plus 87 & 88 Light Anti-Aircraft Batteries from 24 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment. Before withdrawing to Shillong for the rainy season, they were engaged in a spell of road building. As well as their Anti-Tank and Air Defence roles, they also fought as infantry. They saw much action along the Tiddim Road and the battles on the Imphal Plain. They even took three of the Bofors guns to the 9,000 feet summit of Kennedy Peak. In September 1944, RHQ 82 Light Anti-Aircraft/Anti-Tank Regiment RA was re-designated 82 Anti-Tank Regiment. 88 Battery converted to 87 Anti-Tank Battery and 87 Battery was disbanded. They re-organised in a dual Anti-Tank/Mortar role. The Regiment ceased to function in June 1945 and was disbanded in April 1946.
26 Nov 42 | Formed from 82 Anti-Tank & 24 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiments | ||
Nov 42 | 17 Indian Division | Imphal, India | |
May 43 | 17 Indian Division | Shillong, India | |
Nov 43 | 17 Indian Division | Assam, India | |
Jan 44 | 17 Indian Division | Burma (Myanmar) | |
Sep 44 | 17 Indian Division | Ranchi, India | |
Oct 44 | Became 82 Anti-Tank Regiment |
Batteries
Nov 42 | 228 (Atk), 276 (Atk), 87 (LAA), 88 (LAA) |