Wellington Regiment
The Wellington Infantry Regiment was a regional grouping unit of the New Zealand Army.
| Wellington Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 19??–1964 |
| Country |  |
| Branch |  |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Battle Honours | Wellington Battalion: Gallipoli
1st & 2nd Battalions: Western Front, Somme 1916, Messines 1917, Passchendaele 1917, Spring Offensive and Advance to Victory 1918 3rd Battalion: Western Front, Somme 1916, Messines 1917, Passchendaele 1917 |
History
The regiment was formed in the early 1900s. The regiment served in the Mediterranean and European theatres of World War I.[1]
Battle honours
- First World War:
- Gallipoli Campaign,[2]
- Western Front,
- Somme 1916,
- Messines 1917,
- Ypres 1917,
- Passchendaele 1917,
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References
- "The Wellington Regiment (NZEF) 1914 -1919". Victoria University of Wellington. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
- "Wellington Infantry Regiment". New Zealand History. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
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