1st Parachute Battalion (Hungary)
| 1st Parachute Battalion | |
|---|---|
Royal Hungarian army parachutist badge | |
| Active | 1 October 1939 - 1945 |
| Country | Kingdom of Hungary |
| Branch | Royal Hungarian Army |
| Type | Paratrooper |
| Size | Battalion |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Captain Vitéz Bertalan |
The 1st Parachute Battalion was a unit of the Royal Hungarian Army that was formed on 1 October 1939. It participated in the Axis invasion of Yugoslavia during World War II. During the Siege of Budapest, the battalion suffered a 40% casualty rate and lost another 10% of its soldiers during the withdrawal.