Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie
The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie (lit. 'Liberation—5th Line Battalion') is an infantry battalion in the Land Component of the Belgian Armed Forces. The regiment is a part of the Motorized Brigade and is Dutch-speaking.
| Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie | |
|---|---|
| Active | June 27, 1992 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Belgium |
| Branch | Land Component |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | motorized infantry |
| Size | 650 soldiers |
| Part of | Motorized Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Leopoldsburg |
The regiment was formed in 1992 through the combination of the Bataljon Bevrijding (Liberation Battalion) and the 5e Liniebataljon (5th Line Infantry Battalion) in Leopoldsburg, both of which originated as regiments of the Belgian Army. Since then it has been deployed overseas on several occasions, most notably to Yugoslavia under the aegis of both NATO and the United Nations.
Battle honours
The Regiment Bevrijding – 5 Linie received the following battle honours:
- Campaign 1914-1918
- Antwerp
- Lombardsijde
- Yser/Oostrozebeke
- Normandy
- Channel of Wessem
Organisation
The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5th of the Line comprises:
Lineage
| Lineage | |||
| 5th Regiment of the Line | Liberation Battalion – 5 Regiment of the Line | ||
| Brigade Piron | Liberation Regiment | ||
Sources
- "Regiment Bevrijding - 5 Linie" (in Dutch). Defence Belgium. Retrieved 2007-08-28.
- "Regiment Bevrijding - 5 Linie" (in French). Defence Belgium. Retrieved 2007-08-28.
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