2 Super Heavy Regiment RA was formed in November 1940 at Addisham, Canterbury with five batteries. The Regiment was disbanded in January 1945 at Bishopsbourne, Kent with 16 Battery becoming independent.
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.
Nov 40 | Formed | Canterbury, Kent, UK | |
Nov 40 | Home Forces | Kent, UK | |
Apr 44 | 2 Army | UK | |
Feb 45 | Disbanded |
Batteries
Sep 40 | 5, 7, 8, 11, 12 |
Feb 42 | 5, 8, 11, 12 |
Mar 44 | 8, 11, 12, 16 |
Jul 44 | 8, 11, 12, 16, 17 |
Aug 44 | 8, 7/11, 12, 16, 17 |
Equipment
Nov 40 | 9.2 inch Rail Gun 12 & 18 inch Rail Howitzers (2 x 12 inch Howitzers – 5 Battery at Shepherdswell, Kent) 4 x 25 Pdrs |