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2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment
| 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1868-1921 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Allegiance |  Britain |
| Branch | New Zealand Military Forces |
| Type | Infantry |
| Motto(s) | Pro Patria (Latin: For one's country) |
| Engagements | Second Boer War First World War |
The 2nd (South Canterbury) Regiment was a territorial infantry regiment of the New Zealand Military Forces. It was formed in 1911 from various volunteer corps raised during the second half of the nineteenth century. Men from the regiment saw combat in the First World War as part of the Canterbury Infantry Regiment. It was amalgamated with the 1st (Canterbury) Regiment in 1921 to form the 1st Battalion, Canterbury Regiment.
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