251st (E.A.) Composite A.A. Battery, E.A.A.

The original H.Q. East Africa Command formation letter authorising the formation of the 156th (E.A.) Heavy Battery, E.A.A. (to form on 21st August 1943), was superseded on 11th September 1943 by a new formation letter authorising the formation of the 251st (E.A.) Composite A.A. Battery, E.A.A.  The new Battery was to form with effect from 21st August 1943.  The amendment to the Location Statement for H.Q. Central Area, dated 1st October 1943, lists both the 156th (E.A.) H.A.A. and the 251st (E.A.) Composite Batteries present at Athi River.  By 1st November, only the 156th Battery is listed  and is designated as a Composite Battery.  It appears that 251st Battery was either partially raised or never formed and the 156th (East Africa) Composite Anti-Aircraft Battery, E.A.A. was raised in its stead.[1]

20 March 2025