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55th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery
55th (Suffolk & Norfolk Yeomanry) Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery was formed in 1938 by the conversion of 108th Field Regiment, RA. They were a territorial unit, initially made up of 217th, 218th, 219th and 220th Batteries, with the regimental HQ in Swaffham, Norfolk. They served with 54th (East Anglian) Infantry Division until September 1942 when they joined 79th Armoured Division. They later saw action in North Western Europe as part of 49th Division.
19th July 1943 On the Ranges
20th July 1943 On the Move
21st July 1943 Course
22nd July 1943 Training
23rd July 1943 Training
24th July 1943 Training
25th July 1943 On the Move 
26th July 1943 Inspections
27th July 1943 In Billets
28th July 1943 Training
29th July 1943 Training
30th July 1943 Training
31st July 1943 Training
12th Jun 1944 Dispositions
1st May 1945 Restricted Firing
2nd May 1945 Food Convoys
3rd May 1945 Truce
4th May 1945 Annoucement
5th May 1945 Cease Fire
6th May 1945 Orders
7th May 1945 Document
8th May 1945 Patrols
9th May 1945 Quiet
10th May 1945 Disarming
11th May 1945 Disarming
12th May 1945 Visits
13th May 1945 Service of Thanksgiving
14th May 1945 Equipment
15th May 1945 Conference
16th May 1945 Reliefs
19th May 1945 Reliefs
21st May 1945 Conduct
22nd May 1945 Advance Party
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Gnr. Stephen Roach 55 (Loyal Suffolk Hussars) Anti Tank Regiment, 218 Royal Artillery I have my grandfathers war card his name was Stephen Roach
Army No. 11277128 he was last serving with 218/55 Regt RA (SY) . TA
and Trade Courses Passed show Engine Attendant C.581
It says he served in BAOR. I have attached a photograph taken of his war card
There are few stamps on there.
Any information greatly appreciated.
Editors Note: Additional Information from Card
- Rank: Gunner
- Trade: Engine Attendant
- Passed 2 weeks Photography Course - Good results (think this was a resettlement course???) Signed by Unit Education Officer.
- Character on discharge: Exemplary - Good references.
- Called up for Military Service: 14/05/?? (too faint to read)
The Stamp in middle of card seems to be his units stamp but is obscured by the writing so unable to read even greatly enlarged.
The 55 (Loyal Suffolk Hussars) Anti Tank Regiment were made up of 217 Battery, 218 Battery, 219 Battery and 220 Battery.
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