1st Infantry Regiment (Greece)

1st Infantry Regiment
Active1885–1941
1951–1998
2013–present
Country Greece
Branch Hellenic Army
TypeMotorized infantry
SizeRegiment
Part of9th Infantry Brigade (Greece)
Garrison/HQAthens (1885–1941), Kalambaka (1951–1952), Florina (1952–1998, 2013–)
Engagements
Decorations Commanders Cross of the Cross of Valour
War Cross 2nd & 3rd Class
Medal for Outstanding Acts
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Timoleon Vassos

The 1st Infantry Regiment "Sangarios" (Greek: 1ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού «ΣΑΓΓΑΡΙΟΣ», 1ο ΣΠ)[1] is a motorized infantry regiment of the Hellenic Army. Established in 1885 at Athens, it fought in all conflicts in which Greece participated until World War II, when it was disbanded following the German invasion of Greece. It was re-established as the 21st Brigade (21η Ταξιαρχία) in 1945, and participated in the Greek Civil War. Receiving the designation 1st Infantry Regiment again in 1951, it was headquartered in Florina from 1952 until its disbandment in 1998. In 2013 it was re-established at Florina.

  1. ^ "1ο Σύνταγμα Πεζικού «ΣΑΓΓΑΡΙΟΣ». Ενημερωτικός οδηγός νεοτοποθετημένων στελεχών" (PDF) (in Greek). 1st Infantry Regiment "Sangarios". June 2021.