72 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment RA(TA) was formed in January 1941 at Walworth, Darlington with three batteries. The Regiment was disbanded in October 1944.
| Jan 41 | Formed | Darlington, Co. Durham, UK |
| Jan 41 | 43 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | UK |
| Jun 41 | 36 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | Scotland, UK |
| Apr 42 | 45 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | South Wales, UK |
| May 42 | 69 Anti-Aircraft Brigade | UK |
| Jun 43 | Allied Forces HQ | N Africa |
| Sep 43 | 8 Army | Italy |
| Oct 44 | Disbanded |
Batteries
| Jan 41 | 212, 213, 217 |
| Feb 42 | 212, 213, 217, 465 |
| Jul 42 | 212, 213, 217 |
