2nd Regiment of Senegalese Tirailleurs
| 2nd Regiment of Senegalese Tirailleurs | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1892 to 1946 |
| Allegiance | France |
| Type | Tirailleur |
| Role | Infantry |
The 2nd Regiment of Senegalese Tirailleurs was a regiment composed of African infantry formed by the French Army.
Creation and various names
- 1892: Creation of the Régiment de Tirailleurs Soudanais
- 1900: Renamed 2nd Régiment de Tirailleurs Sénégalais
- 2 September 1939: Renamed 2nd Régiment Mobile de Tirailleurs Sénégalais
- 1 April 1940: Went back to 2nd Régiment de Tirailleurs Sénégalais
- 1 October 1940: became Régiment de Tirailleurs Sénégalais du Soudan
- 31 December 1946: Dissolved
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