Wellington Infantry Regiment (NZEF)
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Not to be confused with Wellington Regiment (City of Wellington's Own).
The Wellington Infantry Regiment was a military unit of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) raised for service in the First World War. It saw service in the Gallipoli Campaign (1915) and on the Western Front (1916–1919). The regiment was formed by grouping together companies from four different territorial regiments base in the Wellington Military district.
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Wellington Infantry Regiment | |
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Active | 1914–1919 |
Country | New Zealand |
Allegiance | British Empire |
Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 3 Battalions |
Part of | New Zealand and Australian Division (1915-1916) New Zealand Division (1916-1919) |
Engagements | Egypt 1915–16, Gallipoli Campaign, France and Flanders 1916–18, Battle of the Somme, Battle of Messines (1917), Ypres 1917, Battle of Passchendaele, Battle of Bapaume 1918, Battle of Cambrai (1918) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | William Malone (1914-1915) |
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