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21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers
Active 1939 to 1940
Country Flag of France France
Allegiance Flag of legion French Foreign Legion
Branch France French Army
Type Infantry
Engagements Battle of France

The 21st Marching Regiment of Foreign Volunteers (French) was a formation of the French Army from 1939 to June 26, 1940. When established the 21st Marching Regiment of Foreign volunteers was established as a separate entity from the Foreign Legion, however its veterans have since been recognized as members of the French Foreign Legion.

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The regiment was formed in 1939 from foreign volunteers wishing to serve France.[1]

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  1. Boyd, Douglas (2006). The French Foreign Legion. pp. 250. 

References[]

  • Boyd, Douglas (2006). The French Foreign Legion. England: Sutton Publishing. ISBN 0-7509-3939-7. 


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