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Formed at Papakura on 2 September 1942 from artillery units returned from Fiji, from officers newly posted to the Third Division, and NCOs and other ranks from the old 14th Brigade Anti-tank Troop. Initially the unit used twelve 2-pounders but later, in New Caledonia, were issued with 6-pounders. The battery was under the command of the 8th Brigade.
Original Commander: Capt RM Foreman
Original Battery Captain: Capt JP Cooney
Original Second-Lieutenants: DH Steer, WDG Wilcox, RN Wilson, JC Bennett, HR Black, MF LePine, H Muller, JF Scarrott.
Original Composition:
- Battery HQ
- E Troop (later under command 36th Bn)
- F Troop (later under command 29th Bn)
- G Troop (later under command 34th Bn)
Original strength: 131 all ranks
Engagements: - Guadalcanal
- Treasury Islands
Ref: "2 NZEF IP"
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