In September 1941 THE LIGHT ARTILLERY shoulder titles where authorized to be worn by 455, 456, 457, 458 light Batteries. In October they underwent intensive training for Combined Operations, 455, 456, 457 joined the Royal Marines Division in 110 Force.
455 Bty went to Madagascar with 7 Commando who had opposed landings against the Vichy French. Eventually ending up in 14th Army in India /Burma.
456, 457 Bty's joined 1st Army in N Africa and Italy.
In December 1941 458th Bty being judged the best Light bty where chosen to be Airlanding as part of 1st Airborne Division. later renamed as 1st Air landing Light Bty. The title THE LIGHT ARTILLERY was worn alongside the usual Airborne title and pegasus, until 29th November 1942 when ordered to remove ALL woven titles. Title in use, All told 14 months.
The other 'Light' Batteries stopped wearing it around the same time but records are inconclusive.
455 Bty as 14th Army wore their's on the Bush Hat in Burma.
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