233e regiment of infantry

The 233e Régiment of Infanterie is a regiment of infantry made up in 1914. It is resulting from the ''' 33 {{E}} Régiment of Infantry ''': with the mobilization, each regiment of active created a regiment of reserve whose number is it his plus 200.

Creation and various denominations

  • August 1914: 233e Regiment of Infantry

Chiefs of police

Flag

Fodder with the colors of the Military Cross 1914-1918 decreed on September 16th, 1918

History of the garrisons, combat and battles of 233e IH

First World War

Assignments:
  • ''' 51 {{E}} Division of Infantry ''' of August 1914 in November 1916
  • ''' 1 {{Re}} Division of Infantry ''' of November 1916 in November 1918

1914

1915

1916

This regiment took share with the battles of Verdun from February 21st to 26th 1916 (sector of Eparges)

Quotation:

General PÉTAIN, Ordering IIe Armed, quotes with the order N° 37 of IIe Armée; The 19th Company of the 233e Regiment of Infantry: Under the command of Lieutenant BAGNÈRES, then of the Second lieutenant PITCHER, charged on February 22nd, 1916, at the time of an attack of the enemy, to reinforce a very thin line vigorously attacked, estportée by a skilful and fast operation on its site, stopped Net the dash of the enemy, obliging it to return in its trenches and thus saved part of the line: maintained itself for 36 hours in ones critical situation, without distinct and in spite of significant losses, pushing back making several attacks of the enemy and him tested large losses. Extrait Certifié conforms To the Armies on March 20th, 1916.

The Sergeant Chief FONTEYNE Eugene was of these brave men - the Commander of Co DELATRE

1917

1918

Inter-war period

Second world war

From 1945 to our days

Feat of arms making particularly honor with the regiment

(*) Battle carried to the flag of the régiment.

Traditions and uniforms

Badge

Currency

Famous characters having been used for 233e IH

See also:

Related articles

  • List of the French regiments
  • List of the ranks in the French Army

External bonds

Sources and bibliography

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