African Gunners of World War 2

64th (East Africa) Field Battery, E.A.A.

The 64th (East Africa) Field Battery, E.A.A. was formed at Larkhill on 20th April 1943.[1]

The Battery was regimented with the 306th (E.A.) Field Regiment, E.A.A. at Gilgil on 1st November 1943.[2]

The 64th (East Africa) Field Battery, E.A.A. was disbanded at Athi River by 10th June 1946.[3]

Summary history of the 64th (East Africa) Field Battery, E.A.A.

Summary history of the 64th (East Africa) Field Battery, E.A.A.

© Steve Rothwell

19 March 2025


[1] War diary H.Q. East Africa Command, WO 169/3593

[2] War diary 306th (E.A.) Field Regiment, WO 169/14069

[3] War diary 306th (E.A.) Field Regiment, WO 172/11265