Wellington Battalion

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:2nd_Battalion,_Wellington_Regiment
gptkbp:affiliation gptkb:New_Zealand_Defence_Force
gptkb:Royal_New_Zealand_Infantry_Regiment
gptkb:sports_event
NATO partnerships
gptkbp:battle_honors gptkb:World_War_I
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkbp:color blue and white
gptkbp:commander gptkb:military_officer
gptkbp:community_role supports local events
provides youth programs
engages in disaster relief efforts
gptkbp:country gptkb:New_Zealand
gptkbp:equipment armored vehicles
standard infantry weapons
gptkbp:events gptkb:battle
annual parades
community engagement activities
gptkbp:formed 1911
gptkbp:future_plans increased community involvement
modernization of equipment
expansion of recruitment efforts
gptkbp:garrison gptkb:Wellington
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Wellington
gptkbp:historical_event served in both World Wars
renamed in 2010
established in 1911 as part of the New Zealand Military Forces
currently active in various operations
restructured in 1957
gptkbp:historical_significance engaged in peacekeeping missions
served in Vietnam War
participated in Gallipoli Campaign
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wellington Battalion
gptkbp:insignia unit badge
regimental crest
gptkbp:motto In Arduis Fidelis
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Wellington_Regiment
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_William_George
gptkb:Major_General_John_Mc_Millan
gptkb:Sir_Bernard_Freyberg
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:New_Zealand_Army
gptkbp:recruitment open to New Zealand citizens
gptkbp:release_date The Keel Row
gptkbp:tradition ANZAC Day commemorations
regimental dinners
gptkbp:training basic military training
advanced infantry tactics
gptkbp:type gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:website wellingtonbattalion.org.nz