Otago and Southland Regiment
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Not to be confused with Otago Infantry Regiment (NZEF).
The Otago and Southland Regiment (1948-2012) was a Territorial Force unit of the New Zealand Army. It saw service from 1959 to 1963 during the Malayan Emergency.[1][2] In 1964 the unit was renamed the 4th Otago and Southland Battalion Group.[3] The Regiments motto was Kia Mate Toa (Fight unto Death) and Regimental Belt had the Mackenzie Tartan pattern of the Queen's Own Highlanders. The regimental badge uniquely contained a full Māori chief.[4][3]
Quick Facts The Otago and Southland Regiment, Active ...
The Otago and Southland Regiment | |
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Active | 1948–2012 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | New Zealand Army |
Type | Infantry |
Garrison/HQ | Dunedin |
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Anniversaries | Infantry Day – 23 October |
Insignia | |
Tartan | MacKenzie |
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