The 24th Tunisian Tirailleurs Regiment (, abbreviated 24e RTT) was an infantry regiment of the French Army. It belonged to the Army of Africa and was composed as a regiment of tirailleurs
The regiment served during the First World War and was later reconstituted before the Second World War. During the Battle of France in 1940, it formed part of the French forces engaged against the German invasion and was dissolved after the Armistice of 22 June 1940.
Creation and different names 1914 August: Marching Regiment of the 4th Tirailleurs, attached to the 38th Infantry Division December: 4th Marching Regiment of Tirailleurs 1919: 24th Tirailleurs Regiment 1920: Renamed the 24th Tunisian Tirailleurs Regiment 1922: Disbanded 1936: Reconstituted as the 24th Tunisian Tirailleurs Regiment 1939: Attached to the 5th North African Infantry Division at La Roche-sur-Yon, then to the 12th Motorised Infantry Division 22 June 1940: Disbanded after the Armistice of 22 June 1940
Commanding officers Colonel Oger Commandant Guillebaud, from 16 May 1940 History of garrisons, campaigns and battles
Interwar period
After the First World War, the regiment was renamed the 24th Tirailleurs Regiment in 1919 and became the 24th Tunisian Tirailleurs Regiment in 1920. It was disbanded in 1922 and later reconstituted in 1936.
Second World War 1939 In 1939, the 24th RTT was attached to the 5th North African Infantry Division and was stationed at La Roche-sur-Yon. It later entered the composition of the 12th Motorised Infantry Division.
1940 On 10 May 1940, at the beginning of the German offensive in the west, the 24th RTT was part of the 5th North African Infantry Division.
During the Battle of France, the regiment took part in the fighting in northern France. From 25 to 30 May 1940, it was involved in the fighting around the Lille pocket.
The 24th RTT was dissolved after the Armistice of 22 June 1940.
Symbols of the regiment Regimental flag The flag of the regiment bore, sewn in gold letters in its folds, the following battle honours:
Champagne 1915 Verdun 1916 L'Aisne 1918
The regiment was entitled to wear the Fourragère in the colours of the ribbon of the Legion of Honour.
Notable personnel Paul Soutiras, French officer killed in action in 1940.
See also Army of Africa (France) Tirailleur French Army Battle of France References
Further reading
External links March of the Tirailleurs Chant des Africains Information on the Tunisian Tirailleurs Regiment