5th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery explained

Unit Name:5th Anti-Tank Regiment,
Royal New Zealand Artillery
Dates:1948–1950
Branch:New Zealand Army
Type:Anti-Tank Artillery
Garrison:Invercargill

The 5th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery was a territorial artillery regiment of the New Zealand Army. It was formed in 1948 and was equipped with 17-pounder anti-tank guns. In 1949 it was decided to convert the regiment to self-propelled 25-pounders and to add a troop of 4.2 inch mortars, similar to the organisation of 7th Anti-Tank regiment during the latter phases of WWII. The conversion, however, was never completed and the regiment was disbanded in 1950. A 4.2 inch mortar battery was subsequently formed and would go on to become 5th Light Regiment.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Henderson. Alan. Green. David. Cooke. Peter. The Gunners: A History of New Zealand Artillery. Reed Publishing. 2008. Auckland. 9780790011417. 363, 370.