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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]
| 5th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal New Zealand Artillery | |
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| Active | 1948–1950 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch | New Zealand Army |
| Type | Anti-Tank Artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | Invercargill |
References
edit- ^ Henderson, Alan; Green, David; Cooke, Peter (2008). The Gunners: A History of New Zealand Artillery. Auckland: Reed Publishing. pp. 363, 370. ISBN 9780790011417.
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