34th Tank Brigade

History

December 1941: Created as one of ten proposed Churchill equipped independent Army Tank Brigades.
June 1942: Became part of 1st Mixed Infantry Divison. 'Army' dropped from title.
September 1942: Transferred to and became part of 43rd Mixed Infantry Division.
September 1943: Rturned to independent status.
February 1945: Renamed 34th Armoured Brigade becoming part of 79th Armoured Division.

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Arm of Service Insignia
34th Tank Brigade

  Brigade Headquarters

  107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps

  153rd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps

  See note below

This Arm of Service was worn by:
153rd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps until disbandment 24.6.44.
7th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment until detached 1.10.44.
9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment upon joining the Brigade

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Arms of Service
34th Armoured Brigade

  Brigade Headquarters

  9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment

  107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps

  147th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps

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See Unit Photographs and/or Tank Names

7th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment.

9th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment.

107th Regiment Royal Armoured Corps

153rd Regiment Royal Armoured Corps