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Formed in August 1942 at Papakura mainly from an 8th Brigade troop from Fiji. Initially equipped with 2-pounder anti-tank guns, these were replaced in April 1943 with 6-pounders.
Original Commander: Maj AG Coulam
Original Composition:
- Battery HQ
- A Troop
- B Troop
- C Troop
Left at the end of Dec 42 for New Caledonia. The battery was split up in Aug 43 and the troops were attached to battalion combat teams: A Troop to 37th Bn, B Troop to 30th Bn, C Troop to 35th Bn.
Engagements:
Ref: "2 NZEF IP"
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