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Formed 12 April 1943 at Papakura from soldiers from 45 different units. Equipped with 25-pr guns. Sailed for New Caledonia mid-year and saw action in the Treasuries Islands, near Bougainville.
Original Commander: LtCol GR Powles
Original 2IC: Maj AD Morris
Original Adjutant: Capt HM James
Intelligence Officer: Lt B deC Thomson
Original Composition (underwent much reorganisation of personnel later):
- Regimental Headquarters
- 49th Bty Commander: Maj DO Watson
- 50th Bty Commander: Maj S Menzies
- 52nd Bty Commander: Maj RF Spragg
- 42 LAD
- Divisional Signals section
Engagements:
The Regiment was disbanded after 18 months.
Ref: "2 NZEF IP"
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