1st Infantry Regiment (Estonia)
| 1. Jalaväerügement 1st Infantry Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1918-1940 |
| Country |
 Estonia |
| Branch |
 Estonian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Role | Initial Reaction Force |
| Garrison/HQ | Narva, (Oru Castle) |
| Anniversaries | April 25th |
| Engagements | Estonian War of Independence |
The 1st Infantry Regiment, was one of the two fast deployment border covering Estonian regiment created during the Estonian War of Independence, which was active till the Soviet occupation of Estonia. The main task of these regiments was to delay the invading forces on the borders in order to win more time for the mobilization to be carried out.
History
The 1st Infantry Regiment staff was based in Narva. The unit was made up by mainly active duty soldiers and officers.
Order of battle
The 1st Infantry Regiment peacetime strength was 1,713 soldiers and 80 horses. The unit order of battle in 1939:
- Staff of the Regiment
- Signal Company
- Engineering Company
- Ski-Bicycle Company
- Cavalry Company
- Building Company
- Ambulance
- 1st Infantry Battalion
- 2nd Infantry Battalion
- 3rd Infantry Battalion
See also
References
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