2/39 Evzone Regiment

2/39 Evzoni Regiment
2/39 Σύνταγμα Ευζώνων «ΣΧΗΣ ΚΑΡΑΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ»
2/39 ΣΕ
Active1913-1941
1950-present
Country Greece
Branch Hellenic Army
TypeRecruit Training Centre
SizeRegiment
Part of4th Infantry Division
Garrison/HQMissolonghi, Aetolia-Acarnania
EngagementsWorld War I

Greco-Turkish War (1919–1922)
World War II

Decorations Cross of Valour x2
Croix de Guerre

The 2/39 Evzone Regiment "Col. Karachristos" (Greek: 2/39 Σύνταγμα Ευζώνων «ΣΧΗΣ ΚΑΡΑΧΡΗΣΤΟΣ», 2/39 ΣΕ) is a historic unit of the Hellenic Army. Formerly an elite Evzone (light infantry) regiment, today its name and tradition are borne by the Recruit Training Centre of Messolonghi (ΚΕΝ Μεσολογγίου).