27-01-18, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 54Bty
Prior to Alamein an Artillery Group was formed of 7th, 64th and 69th Medium Regts RA. They later (1943) became 5th AGRA and the Regiments were, 57th, 58th, 121st Fld., 7th, 51st, 64th and 69th Med. On return to the UK prior to D Day the US 987th Fld Arty Bn joined the AGRA.
The HQ of 5th AGRA and the 64th are famous for having communications with, and guns in range of those stuck Arnhem.
Marc
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Hence the AB Forces formation sign on the No 1's right cuff. Mike
64 Med Regt RA_IWM.01.jpg
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