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Latter, E. G. 1928-

Marching onward : a history of the 2nd Battalion (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast) Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment, 1845-1992 / by E.G. Latter. - [Christchurch, N.Z.] : The Battalion, 1992. - ix, 336 pages : illustrations (some color), coats of arms, facsimiles, portraits ; 31 cm

Available from the Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion (Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast) Royal NZ Infantry Regiment, P.O. Box 1470, Christchurch, N.Z.

"This book records the history of infantry soldiering in Canterbury, South Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough and the West Coast. It explains the apprehension of the early settlers in Nelson 150 years ago and the formation of the Nelson battalion of militia in 1845. It traces the establishment of over 80 separate volunteer corps in the last century and their contribution to community life, internal peacekeeping and active service in the Boer War and two World Wars. This book brings together for the first time in one volume, the background to colours, battle honours, dress distinctions, customs, allied regiments and awards for long service ..."--Inside front cover.

ISBN: 0473015676 9780473015671

Subjects--Corporate Names:
New Zealand. Army. Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment. Battalion, Second --Regimental histories.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Infantry--History.

LC Class. No.: UA874.6.R8L364 1992

Dewey Class. No.: 356.1