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*[[Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]], [[Arlington National Cemetery]]<ref>[http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/visitorinformation/TombofUnknowns.aspx] Tomb of the Unknowns </ref> |
*[[Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]] from [World War I], [World War II]], [[Korean War]] and [[Vietnam War]]; [[Arlington National Cemetery]]<ref>[http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/visitorinformation/TombofUnknowns.aspx] Tomb of the Unknowns </ref> |
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*[[Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]], Foreign recipients of the [[Medal of Honor]].<ref>[http://www.cmohs.org/search-results.php?q=unknown+soldier], [[Unknown Soldier]] recipients of the [[Medal of Honor]]</ref><ref>[http://www.history.army.mil/moh/asaoc.html], Medals of Honor awarded to the Unknowns</ref> |
*[[Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]], Foreign recipients of the [[Medal of Honor]].<ref>[http://www.cmohs.org/search-results.php?q=unknown+soldier], [[Unknown Soldier]] recipients of the [[Medal of Honor]]</ref><ref>[http://www.history.army.mil/moh/asaoc.html], Medals of Honor awarded to the Unknowns</ref> |
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*[[ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]] from [[World War I]]; underneath the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. |
*[[ Tomb of the Unknown Soldier]] from [[World War I]]; underneath the [[Arc de Triomphe]]. |
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Revision as of 22:42, 13 January 2014
| 1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes | |
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| Active | 1943-present |
| Country | France |
| Branch | Armée de Terre formerly Armée de l'Air (1937-1943) |
| Type | Airborne Infantry |
| Part of | 11th Parachute Brigade |
| Garrison/HQ | Pamiers, France |
| Colors | Blue and yellow |
| Anniversaries | Saint Michel |
| Engagements | *World War II *First Indochina War *Battle of Dien Bien Phu *Algerian War *Lebanon 1982-1984 *1983 Beirut barracks bombing |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Renaud Sénétaire |
| Notable commanders | Jacques Faure Paul Aussaresses |
| Insignia | |
| Badge of the 1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment worn on Maroon Berets. This badge is also worn by French Foreign Legion Paratroopers on Green Berets. | File:Insigne de béret Parachutiste métro et légion.jpg |
| Abbreviation | 1 RCP |
The 1st Parachute Chasseur Regiment (French: 1er Régiment de Chasseurs Parachutistes, 1er RCP) is an airborne unit of the French Army. It was the first French parachute regiment and is today part of the 11th Parachute Brigade.
Organisation
- Command and Logistic “Yellow” Company
- Support and Lightning “Blue” Company
- 4 Combat companies:
- 1st “Green” Company
- 2nd “Red” Company
- 3rd “Black” Company
- 4th “Grey” Company
- 5th Company (Reserve)
- 12th “Carmine” Company (Instruction)
Commanding officers
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Officers and chasseurs
Flag of the regiment
It bears, stitched in gold letters in its folds, the following inscriptions:
The flag was presented to the 1st Battalion of the Regiment 14 April 1944 in Paceco Sicily.
Honours
Battle Honours
See Also
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from [World War I], [World War II]], Korean War and Vietnam War; Arlington National Cemetery[2]
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Foreign recipients of the Medal of Honor.[3][4]
- Tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I; underneath the Arc de Triomphe.
Similar Operating Historical Units
Decorations
- Croix de guerre 1939-1945 w/2 palms.
- Croix de guerre des Théatres d'Opérations Extérieures w/7 palms.
- Croix de la Valeur Militaire w/2 palms.
- Medaille Militaire is exceptionnaly awarded to the 3rd company for the paratroopers lost during the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing.
Notes
- ^ [1]Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Lest We Forget the 11th November (11 Novembre, Ne Perdons Pas La Mémoire)
- ^ [2] Tomb of the Unknowns
- ^ [3], Unknown Soldier recipients of the Medal of Honor
- ^ [4], Medals of Honor awarded to the Unknowns
- ^ [5] Campaigns of the 2nd Foreign Infantry Regiment (Les campagnes du 2ème REI)