Hawke's Bay Regiment (which had earlier incorporated the Ruahine Regiment)
In 1948 the Wellington West Coast Regiment amalgamated with the Taranaki Regiment to form The Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment.
In 1964 The Wellington West Coast & Taranaki Regiment became the 5th Battalion, RNZIR.
In 1974 further name changes occurred to reflect each units historical links -
5th (Wellington West Coast & Taranaki) Battalion, RNZIR.
7th (Wellington (City of Wellington's Own) and Hawke's Bay) Battalion, RNZIR.
The respective amalgamations saw the new regiments become Territorial Force battalions of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. This lasted until another reorganisation in 1999, which saw the TF battalions split from the RNZIR to become multi-function battalion groups.
Then again in 2012 the territorial force reorganised with the battalion groups splitting and the former units rejoining their parent corps and regiments. The infantry battalions were amalgamated from six to three, this included the 5th and 7th Battalions which amalgamated to form the 5th/7th Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.[1]
Regimental bands
Until 30 June 2012, both battalions each had a regimental band or regimental pipes and drums. But funding to the territorial force bands was cut in favour of keeping the full-time New Zealand Army Band.[2] Both the former Regimental Pipes and Drums of the 5th (Wellington West Coast and Taranaki) Battalion, RNZIR and the Regimental Band of the 7th (Wellington (City of Wellington's Own) and Hawke's Bay) Battalion, RNZIR continue as incorporated societies while retaining their respective uniforms, rank, instruments and band rooms. Notably, the 7th Battalion Band performed at Government House, Wellington for the territorial force amalgamation parade in March 2013.[3]
Battle honours
5th (Wellington West Coast & Taranaki) Battalion
New Zealand
South Africa
First World War: Somme 1916–18, Messines 1917, Ypres 1917, Bapaume 1918, Hindenburg Line, Landing at ANZAC, France and Flanders 1916–1918, Sari Bair 1915, Gallipoli 1915, Egypt 1915–1916
Second World War: Greece 1941, Crete, Sidi Rezegh 1941, Minquar Qaim, El Alamein, North Africa 1940–1943, Cassino I, The Senio, Italy 1943–45, Solomons
The 5th (Wellington West Coast & Taranaki) Battalion is one of two unique units of the Commonwealth, in that it is one of two units to have its own country's name as a battle honour. This dates from the service of the Taranaki Volunteer Rifle Corps, from which the Taranaki Regiment is descended, during the New Zealand Wars, specifically in the Battle of Waireka.
7th (Wellington (City of Wellington's Own) and Hawke's Bay) Battalion
South Africa 1900–02
First World War: Somme 1916–18, Messines 1917, Ypres 1917, Bapaume 1918, Hindenburg Line, Sambre (Le Quesnoy), Landing at ANZAC, France and Flanders 1916–18, Sari Bair, Gallipoli 1915
Second World War: Greece 1941, Crete, Tobruk 1941, Minquar Qaim, El Alamein, Tebaga Gap, The Sangro, Cassino I, The Senio, Solomons 1942–44
^Broadley, Jon (December 2012). (PDF). NZ Army News. pp. 8–9. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 February 2013. Retrieved 14 December 2012.
^Ray, Adam. . 3 News NZ. Archived from the original on 30 May 2012. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
^"Disestablished Army Band Plays On For The Army This Sunday". Scoop. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
External links
7th Battalion Band
January 20, 2023
battalion, royal, zealand, infantry, regiment, army, reserve, infantry, battalion, royal, zealand, infantry, regiment, with, headquarters, trentham, zealand, badge, royal, zealand, infantry, regimentactivedecember, 2012, presentcountry, zealandallegiancehm, qu. The 5th 7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment is an Army Reserve infantry battalion of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment with its headquarters in Trentham New Zealand 5th 7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry RegimentCap badge of the Royal New Zealand Infantry RegimentActiveDecember 2012 PresentCountry New ZealandAllegianceHM The QueenBranchArmyTypeReserve Territorial Force RoleLight Role InfantrySizeThree companiesGarrison HQHQ TrenthamWellington Company TrenthamWest Coast Company WanganuiEast Coast Company NapierMotto s OnwardMarch5th Battalion 7th Battalion Wellington and The Dashing White SergeantCommandersCommanding officerLieutenant Colonel Andrew FortuneRegimental Sergeant MajorWarrant Officer Class One Paul Mumm Contents 1 History 2 Regimental bands 3 Battle honours 4 Alliances 5 References 6 External linksHistory EditThe 7th Battalion RNZIR was formed in 1964 during the reorganisation of the army by the amalgamation of two separate regiments Wellington Regiment City of Wellington s Own Hawke s Bay Regiment which had earlier incorporated the Ruahine Regiment In 1948 the Wellington West Coast Regiment amalgamated with the Taranaki Regiment to form The Wellington West Coast amp Taranaki Regiment In 1964 The Wellington West Coast amp Taranaki Regiment became the 5th Battalion RNZIR In 1974 further name changes occurred to reflect each units historical links 5th Wellington West Coast amp Taranaki Battalion RNZIR 7th Wellington City of Wellington s Own and Hawke s Bay Battalion RNZIR The respective amalgamations saw the new regiments become Territorial Force battalions of the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment This lasted until another reorganisation in 1999 which saw the TF battalions split from the RNZIR to become multi function battalion groups Then again in 2012 the territorial force reorganised with the battalion groups splitting and the former units rejoining their parent corps and regiments The infantry battalions were amalgamated from six to three this included the 5th and 7th Battalions which amalgamated to form the 5th 7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment 1 Regimental bands EditUntil 30 June 2012 both battalions each had a regimental band or regimental pipes and drums But funding to the territorial force bands was cut in favour of keeping the full time New Zealand Army Band 2 Both the former Regimental Pipes and Drums of the 5th Wellington West Coast and Taranaki Battalion RNZIR and the Regimental Band of the 7th Wellington City of Wellington s Own and Hawke s Bay Battalion RNZIR continue as incorporated societies while retaining their respective uniforms rank instruments and band rooms Notably the 7th Battalion Band performed at Government House Wellington for the territorial force amalgamation parade in March 2013 3 Battle honours Edit5th Wellington West Coast amp Taranaki Battalion New Zealand South Africa First World War Somme 1916 18 Messines 1917 Ypres 1917 Bapaume 1918 Hindenburg Line Landing at ANZAC France and Flanders 1916 1918 Sari Bair 1915 Gallipoli 1915 Egypt 1915 1916 Second World War Greece 1941 Crete Sidi Rezegh 1941 Minquar Qaim El Alamein North Africa 1940 1943 Cassino I The Senio Italy 1943 45 SolomonsThe 5th Wellington West Coast amp Taranaki Battalion is one of two unique units of the Commonwealth in that it is one of two units to have its own country s name as a battle honour This dates from the service of the Taranaki Volunteer Rifle Corps from which the Taranaki Regiment is descended during the New Zealand Wars specifically in the Battle of Waireka The other unit to share this honour is the Cape Town Highlanders Regiment a reserve mechanised unit of South African Army 7th Wellington City of Wellington s Own and Hawke s Bay Battalion South Africa 1900 02 First World War Somme 1916 18 Messines 1917 Ypres 1917 Bapaume 1918 Hindenburg Line Sambre Le Quesnoy Landing at ANZAC France and Flanders 1916 18 Sari Bair Gallipoli 1915 Second World War Greece 1941 Crete Tobruk 1941 Minquar Qaim El Alamein Tebaga Gap The Sangro Cassino I The Senio Solomons 1942 44Alliances Edit United Kingdom Princess of Wales s Royal Regiment Queen s and Royal Hampshires United Kingdom The Highlanders United Kingdom The Duke of Lancaster s Regiment King s Lancashire and Border Canada The Lincoln and Welland RegimentReferences Edit Broadley Jon December 2012 Territorials Become More Joined Up PDF NZ Army News pp 8 9 Archived from the original PDF on 7 February 2013 Retrieved 14 December 2012 Ray Adam Military bands break up thanks to spending cuts 3 News NZ Archived from the original on 30 May 2012 Retrieved 18 May 2013 Disestablished Army Band Plays On For The Army This Sunday Scoop Retrieved 18 May 2013 External links Edit7th Battalion Band Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 5th 7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment amp oldid 1088300612, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
