Monument record TR 05 SE 358 - Kentish Gun Belt Light Anti Aircraft (Diver) Battery 135

Summary

Site of light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Godmersham which was occupied from 25th June 1944. This had been part of the second deployment of anti aircraft equipment to the Kentish Gun Belt. Each battery consisted of a two 40mm light anti aircraft guns deployed on sites which already had adequate troop accommodation. It was manned by 454 Battery of the 138 Regiment of 102 Brigade.

Location

Grid reference TR 0590 5020 (point)
Map sheet TR05SE
County KENT
District ASHFORD, KENT
Civil Parish GODMERSHAM, ASHFORD, KENT

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Site of light anti aircraft (Diver) battery at Godmersham which was occupied from 25th June 1944. This had been part of the second deployment of anti aircraft equipment to the Kentish Gun Belt. Each battery consisted of a two 40mm light anti aircraft guns deployed on sites which already had adequate troop accommodation. It was manned by 454 Battery of the 138 Regiment of 102 Brigade. (1)


<1> Dobinson, C., Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945 (Monograph). SWX23707.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Monograph: Dobinson, C.. Operation Diver : England's Defence Against the Flying Bomb, June 1944-March 1945.

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Record last edited

Jan 16 2026 5:50PM