255e regiment of infantry

The 255e Régiment of Infanterie is a regiment of infantry made up in 1914. It is resulting from the ''' 55 {{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: 255e Regiment of Infantry
  • October 1917: Dissolution

Chiefs of police

Flag

Battles registered on the flag.

Decorations decreed with the regiment

History of the garrisons, combat and battles of 255e IH

First World War

Assignments:
  • ''' 75 {{E}} Division of Infantry ''' from August in November 1914
  • ''' 97 {{E}} Division of Infantry ''' from May in October 1917

1914

1915

1916

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 255e 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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