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5th Field Regiment (New Zealand)

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5th Field Regiment
Active1940–1946
Country New Zealand
Branch New Zealand Military Forces
TypeArtillery
SizeRegiment
Part of2nd New Zealand Division
EngagementsSecond World War
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Raymond Queree
Insignia
Distinguishing Patch

The 5th Field Regiment was an artillery regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces raised during the Second World War. It saw service as part of the 2nd New Zealand Division during the Greek, North African, Tunisian and Italian campaigns, before being disbanded in January 1946.

References

  • Murphy, W. E. (1966). 2nd New Zealand Divisional Artillery. Wellington: Historical Publications Branch. {{cite book}}: |work= ignored (help)