85 (East Anglian) Mountain Regiment RA (TA) was converted from 85 Field Regiment in September 1943. The Regiment was reconstituted as 285 (Essex) Airborne Light Regiment RA (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.
Sep 43 | Formed from 85 Field Regiment | ||
Sep 43 | 9 Army | Palestine | |
Mar 44 | 8 Army | Italy | |
May 44 | 8 Army | Sangro River, Italy | |
Sep 44 | 8 Army | Gothic Line, Italy | |
Sep 45 | Suspended animation |
Batteries
Sep 43 | 337, 338, 461 |
Equipment
Sep 44 | 2 Batteries 3.7 inch Howitzer, 1 Battery 75 mm Howitzer |