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Westrobothnia RegimentWestrobothnia Regiment, or Vsterbottens regemente, also I 19 or I 20, is a Swedish Army infantry regiment that traces its origins back to the 16th Century. It was disbanded in 2000. History The regiment has its origins in the fnikor raised in the 1550s and 1560s. In 1615, these smaller units where organized into the Norrland Grand Regiment, and in 1624, this grand regiment was spilt into three regiments, one of those being the Westrobothnia Regiment. The regiment's soldiers were conscripted mainly from the provinces of Westrobothnia, Angermannia and Medelpadia. It was one of the original 20 Swedish infantry regiments mentioned in the Swedish constitution of 1634. The regiment was officially raised in 1624. It was tenemented in 1696. It changed name to Westrobothnia Field Ranger Regiment, in 1829 and was split in 1841 into Westrobothnia Field Ranger Corps and Norrbotten Field Ranger Corps. The unit was given the designation I 19, (19th Infantry Regiment) after a general order in 1816. When the regiment was split, its designation was changed to I XIX, and later to I 20. The regiment was renamed in 1892 back to Westrobothnia Regiment. It was garrisoned in Ume and was disbanded in 2000. Campaigns Organization 1634(?) - Livkompaniet
- versteljtnantens kompani
- Majorens kompani
- Lvngers kompani
- Kalix kompani
- Bygde kompani
- Skellefte kompani
- Pite kompani
1841 - Livkompaniet
- Skellefte kompani
- Bygde kompani
- Lvngers kompani
Various The regimental names: The regimental designations: The regimental training grounds and garrison towns: The regimental colours are red and white. The regimental motto is "De hava aldrig svikit eller fr egen del tappat" ("They have never failed or for their own part lost"). The regimental victory names: See also References See the Swedish regiments article for general references.
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