85 (East Anglian) Mountain Regiment RA (TA)

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 85 (East Anglian) Mountain Regiment RA (TA) 9 Army Palestine
Mar 44 8 Army 85 (East Anglian) Mountain Regiment RA (TA) 8 Army Italy
May 44 8 Army 8 Army Sangro River, Italy
Sep 44 8 Army 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
The Royal Artillery 1939-45