259e regiment of infantry

The 259e Régiment of Infanterie is a regiment of infantry made up in 1914. It is resulting from the ''' 59 {{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: 259e Regiment of Infantry
  • April 1916: Dissolution

Chiefs of police

Flag

Battles registered on the flag.

Decorations decreed with the regiment

History of the garrisons, combat and battles of 259e IH

First World War

Assignments:
  • ''' 67 {{E}} Division of Infantry ''' of August 1914 in April 1916

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 259e 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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