Ruahine Regiment

17th (Ruahine) Regiment
Ruahine regiment
Cap badge of the Ruahine Regiment
Active1914–1921
1941–1948
Country New Zealand
BranchNew Zealand Military Forces
TypeInfantry
Garrison/HQMasterton
Motto(s)Ad unum omnes (Latin: "Together as one").
EngagementsFirst World War
Second World War
Commanders
Honorary ColonelSir Walter Buchanan (1916-1921)

The Ruahine Regiment was a Territorial Force Infantry Regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces. It was briefly raised in the 1910s and saw service in the First World War as part of the Wellington Infantry Regiment. It was formed for a second time during the Second World War and was deployed overseas as part of the 3rd Division but never saw combat.


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