1 July 1940 saw the preparations for the return of the 53rd HAA Regiment to Great Britain from Gibralter.  The instructions to stand by for the move were received by the 157th HAA Battery in the message below from the CO, Lieutenant Colonel Krohn and were recorded in the Unit Diary.

MESSAGE FORM

1/7/40                                                                                                                                VK/1

Sheet 1

To OC 157

   OC 159

From CO 53 HAA

The Regiment will sail for U.K. per S.S. CITY OF CAIRO on 2nd July - Detailed embarkation instructions will follow - The following cleaning party from each Battery will report to the Chief Officer at 0915 hrs on 2nd July; one officer; 2 sergeants; (Sheet 2) 25 men - In addition the Carpenters who worked on the ship on the 30th June will also be taken down - Parties will march to ship leaving Barracks at 0830 hrs - Kits will be packed before leaving and left (Sheet 3) in charge of BQMS's who will be responsible for their subsequent delivery to the ships with the Battery Bagger - All Parties working with other units will be withdrawn forthwith

Krohn

                                                                                            Lt. Col.