159 Parachute Light Regiment RA was formed in January 1945 by conversion of 159 Field Regiment RA. In January 1947 it was re-designated 87 Parachute Light Regiment RA.
Illustrations of the formation badges under which a unit served or supported are given. This is no guarantee that the unit used this formations badge.
| Jan 45 | Formed from 159 Field Regiment | Secunderabad, India | |
| Jan 45 |  |
44 Indian Airborne Division | India |
| Nov 45 | 2 Indian Airborne Division | India |
Batteries
| Jan 45 | 553, 554, 555 |
Equipment
| Jan 45 | 75 mm Pack Howitzer |