The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5 Linie () is an

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in the

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of the

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. The regiment is a part of the Motorized Brigade and is Dutch-speaking. The regiment was formed in 1992 through the combination of the Bataljon Bevrijding (Liberation Battalion) and the 5e Liniebataljon (5th Line Infantry Battalion) in

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, both of which originated as

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s of the Belgian Army. Since then it has been deployed overseas on several occasions, most notably to

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under the aegis of both

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and the

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Battle honours

The Regiment Bevrijding – 5 Linie received the following

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s: *Campaign 1914-1918 *Antwerp *Lombardsijde *Yser/Oostrozebeke *Normandy * Wessem-Nederweert Canal

Organisation

The Bataljon Bevrijding – 5th of the Line comprises: *HQ staff * 1st company * 2nd company * 3rd company *

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company

Lineage

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Sources

* * Liberation - 5th of the Line Military units and formations established in 1992 1992 establishments in Belgium {{Belgium-mil-stub