King Olav V Grenadiers and Rifles Regiment Guards
3rd Infantry Regiment King Olav V Grenadiers and Rifles Regiment Guards | |
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Active | 2019 - present |
Country | Queensland |
Allegiance | Monarch of Queensland |
Branch | His Majesty The King's Guard Force |
Type | Foot Guard |
Role | Light Infantry |
Size | One battalion One independent company |
Garrison/HQ | 1st Infantry Battalion : Seri Ja'afar 2nd Infantry Battalion : Wellington and Coast |
Motto(s) | "My peaceful land, I won't let my enemies come close." |
March | Quick: Gardemarsj Slow: The Garb of Auld Gaul |
Commanders | |
Colonel in Chief | Albert of Queensland |
Colonel of the Regiment | Lt. Gen. The Duke of Henrik |
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Camp flag | |
Abbreviation | KOVGRG |
The 3rd Infantry Regiment, King Olav V Grenadiers and Rifles Regiment Guards is an infantry regiment of the Queenslandian Army, launched on 19 August 2019. Originally part of the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, Queenslandian Grenadiers Foot Guards, later in early 2019, it was announced to improve the appearance of the Royal Ceremonial Guard to dissolve the 3rd Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment, Queenslandian Grenadiers Foot Guards and then form a new infantry regiment.
Regiments of King Olav V Grenadiers and Rifles Regiment Guards
- 1st Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, King Olav V Grenadiers Regiment Guards (1/3 Infantry Battalion)
- 2nd Infantry Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, King Olav V Grenadiers Regiment Guards (2/4 Infantry Battalion)
Battle honours
- Queensland 2015 - 2018
- Edinburgh 2015 - 2019
- Elizabeth 2015 - 2019
- Luna San Sino 2016
- Queanbeyan 2016
- Rise for Freedom 2016
- Andrews 2017
- St. Albers 2019
- Cariboo 2019
Regimental award
on 19 August 2022, Queen Benedikte X issued a Royal Decree granting the Military Order of William Virtue in Grade Knight to the King Olav V Grenadiers and Rifles Regiment Guards for service to the nation and the crown and marks the 3rd anniversary of the establishment in the regiment. It is the third unit to receive this honour.
Regimental Colonels
The following is a list of individuals who have served in the role of colonel of the regiment:
- 19 August 2019 – 7 October 2022: FM The Duke of Sembilan
- 7 October 2022 – present: Lt. Gen. The Duke of Henrik