Royal New Ingerland Regiment

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Royal New Ingerland Regiment
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Founded 2 July 1950; 73 years ago (1950-07-02)
Branch New Ingerland Army
Type Line infantry
Role Mechanised (three battalions)
Light (one battalion)
Size 4 battalions
Part of Royal Corps of Infantry
Motto Stand Firm
Commanders
Colonel-in-Chief HM The King
Insignia
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Identification symbol Army-patch-1rgr.png Army-patch-2rgr.png Army-patch-3rgr.png Army-patch-4rgr.png

The Royal New Ingerland Regiment is the primary infantry regiment of the New Ingerland Army, and serves as the parent regiment for the four regular infantry battalions currently active. The regiment did not fight in either World Wars, being first raised on the 2 July 1950. Since formation, the regiment has served with distinction, including a major peacekeeping and humanitarian roles with the Assembly of Nations. The Regiment also participates in the annual Trooping the Colour every November.

Organisation

The four battalions on the regiment are assigned as follows:

TAC Name Abbr. Role March
Army-patch-1rgr.png 1st Battalion 1RGR Mechanised Infantry Light Infantry
Army-patch-2rgr.png 2nd Battalion 2RGR Mechanised Infantry Advance to Glory
Army-patch-3rgr.png 3rd Battalion 3RGR Light Infantry The Thin Red Line
Army-patch-4rgr.png 4th Battalion 4RGR Light Infantry The Kingsman

History

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