22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers
The 22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers (French: 21e Régiment de marche de volontaires étranger, 21e RMVE) was a regiment of the French Foreign Legion formed from expatriates living in France at the outbreak of World War II. While established as a different unit, its veterans are recognized as part of the Foreign Legion.
| 22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers | |
|---|---|
 Regimental Insignia of the 22e RMVE | |
| Active | 1939–1940 |
| Country |  France |
| Allegiance |  French Foreign Legion |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Marching Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Volontaires Étranger (Foreign Volunteers) |
| Engagements | World War II |
Overview
On September 16, 1939, the government of Édouard Daladier established Foreign Workers Companies (French: compagnie de travailleurs étrangers) which were not part of the French Foreign Legion.[1] These formations were called Régiments de marche de volontaires étrangers. The 22nd Marching Regiment of the Foreign Volunteers left its training depot at Bacarès on May 6 when it was deployed around Alsace.[2]
References
- Porch, Douglas (1992).The French Foreign Legion: The Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force, p. 455. HarperCollins, New York. ISBN 0-06-092308-3.
- Porch p. 458-461
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