Regiment van Heutsz

Regiment van Heutsz
Regiment van Heutsz
	Cap badge of the Regiment van Heutsz with backing
Active	1950–
Country	Netherlands
Allegiance	United Nations Netherlands
Branch	Army
Type	Line infantry
Role	Air Assault Infantry
Size	1 battalion
Garrison/HQ	Schaarsbergen
Colors	Black and Orange
March	van Heutsz Mars
Engagements	Korean War Hill 325, Iron Triangle 1951; Koje-do Island POW revolt 1952; Hill 340, Iron Triangle, 1953;
Decorations	US Presidential Unit Citation,; Dutch Cross for Justice and Freedom
Battle honours	Hoensong-Wonju; Soyang
Commanders
Notable; commanders	Lt. Col. M.P.A. den Ouden †; Lt. Col. W.D.H. Eekhout; Lt. Col. G.H. Christian; Lt. Col. C.M. Schilperoord

The Regiment van Heutsz is a line infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. The regiment was named after J.B. van Heutsz, a former Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies who successfully brought the Aceh War closer to an end, and was formed on July 1, 1950. It is notable for its service as part of the United Nations force sent to fight during the Korean War. It is still operational and has served tours as part of the ISAF Afghanistan mission.

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