75 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Medium Regiment RA (TA) was formed from The Shropshire Yeomanry with two batteries in February 1940 at Shavingham, Norfolk. The Regiment was placed into suspended animation in March 1946. 75 (Shropshire Yeomanry) Medium Regiment RA (TA) was reconstituted as The Shropshire Yeomanry, Royal Armoured Corps (TA) in January 1947.
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.
Feb 40 | Formed from The Shropshire Yeomanry | Shavingham, Norfolk, UK | |
Feb 40 | Home Forces | UK | |
May 43 | Middle East Forces | N Africa | |
Jul 43 | 8 Army | N Africa | |
Jul 43 | 8 Army | Syracuse, Sicily | |
Sep 43 | 8 Army | Italy | |
May 44 | 6 Army Group RA | Cassino, Italy | |
Oct 44 | 8 Army | Borgo san Lorenzo, Italy |
Batteries
Feb 40 | A, B |
Mar 42 | P, Q |
May 44 | 101, 102 |
Equipment
Dec 42 | 4.5 inch Howitzers |
Apr 43 | 101 Battery 5.5 inch Howitzers, 102 Battery 4.5 inch Howitzers |