The Regiment van Heutsz is a line infantry regiment of the Royal Netherlands Army. The regiment was named after J.B. van Heutsz, a former Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies who successfully brought the Aceh War closer to an end, and was formed on July 1, 1950. It is notable for its service as part of the United Nations force sent to fight during the Korean War. It is still operational and has served tours as part of the ISAF Afghanistan mission.
Cap badge of the Regiment van Heutsz with backing
Surinamese Korea Volunteers from the regiment at training camp in Roosendaal
Joannes Benedictus van Heutsz was a Dutch military officer who was appointed governor general of the Dutch East Indies in 1904, years after he had become famous for bringing to an end to the long Aceh War.
Portrait of J. B. van Heutsz by Hannké (1908)
Lieutenant-General Van Heutsz in c. 1900
Lieutenant General van Heutsz with his staff during the attack on Batèë Iliëk, 12 March 1901
Attack on Batèë Iliëk in 1901, by Jan Hoynck van Papendrecht