The Garderegiment Grenadiers en Jagers is a regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army; it is one of two, along with the Garderegiment Fusiliers Prinses Irene that is classed as 'Guards'. The regiment was formed in 1995 by the amalgamation of two antecedent regiments:
- Garderegiment Grenadiers
- Garderegiment Jagers
These two regiments were formed in 1829 following the withdrawl of the regiments of Swiss mercenaries from Dutch service. Willem I ordered that two regiments would be formed to replace the Swiss, to serve as his guards. Both served with distinction, especially during the Second World War in the defence of Rotterdam.
The regiment currently serves in the airborne role as part of 11 Luchtmobiele (Airmobile) Brigade . Its three rifle companies perpetuate the two antecendent regiments, with 'A' and 'B' companies being classed as Grenadiers and 'C' Company being classed as Jagers (Rifles).
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