22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers
The 22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers (French: 21e Régiment de marche de volontaires étranger, 21e RMVE) was a regiment of the French Foreign Legion formed from expatriates living in France at the outbreak of World War II. While established as a different unit, its veterans are recognized as part of the Foreign Legion.
| 22nd Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers | |
|---|---|
 Regimental Insignia of the 22e RMVE | |
| Active | 1939–1940 |
| Country |  France |
| Allegiance |  French Foreign Legion |
| Branch | French Army |
| Type | Marching Regiment |
| Motto(s) | Volontaires Étranger (Foreign Volunteers) |
| Engagements | World War II |
Overview
On September 16, 1939, the government of Édouard Daladier established Foreign Workers Companies (French: compagnie de travailleurs étrangers) which were not part of the French Foreign Legion.[1] These formations were called Régiments de marche de volontaires étrangers. When it was deployed throughout Alsace on May 6, the 22nd Marching Regiment of the Foreign Volunteers left its training facility at Bacarès.[2]
Organization
References
- Porch, Douglas (1992).The French Foreign Legion: The Complete History of the Legendary Fighting Force, p. 455. HarperCollins, New York. ISBN 0-06-092308-3.
- Porch p. 458-461
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