Dates: 1939 - 1945

THE 125TH ANTI-TANK REGIMENT has not a long history of which it can boast; but it has, in its comparatively short existence, passed through an epic experience which gives it the proud right to take its place alongside any of the veteran regiments whose exploits emblazon the pages of our history.
Early 1939 - with war clouds gathering over Europe, it was decided to double the strength of the Territorial Army and to form a second line to the 74th Field Regiment R.A. (50th Northumbrian Division) with headquarters at Sunderland. Local men rolled along to the Drill Hall and signed on the dotted line.
26th August l939 - The 2/74 Field Regiment R.A. set off for its first T.A. Camp at Whitby, to be recalled after barely a week.

September 1939 - war now an inescapable fact, the Unit was embodied into the Regular Army, and, under the new designation of the 125th Field Regiment R.A. (23rd Division), began serious training.

Forces Reunited Forum Posts involving Anti-tank Regiment

" Hi all,      I’m doing some research on my grandad who served with 86th anti-tank regiment Royal artillary in France 1944. He died near Arras,and am looking to find out more information about him and the regiment.My grandad was 4806435 gunner George John James Smart.if anyone can help please get in touch. Hope to hear soon,Dave   "

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" I am trying to find information on my dad Thomas Jack Harrowven. My dad was in the 125th anti-tank regiment service number 1104626. Thomas was a pow at Changai, river valley and Selerang. I would like to know what work he did, I know he did not work on the Burma railway or the airstrips. If anyone ..."

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