The 71st Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army that formed part of the Indian Army during the First World War. Raised in July 1917, it was later absorbed into the 111th Mahars in 1919.
| Punjab Christian Battalion 71st Punjabis | |
|---|---|
| Active | 9 July 1917 – 1919 |
| Country |  British India |
| Allegiance | British Crown |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Regiment |
| Service | First World War |
History
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The Punjab Christian Battalion was raised on 9 July 1917[1] in Montgomery.[2] It was numbered as the 71st Punjabis in December 1917 and joined the 44th (Ferozepore) Brigade in 16th Indian Division. It served with the brigade and division on the North West Frontier[3] until May 1918 when it was transferred to Bushire.[4]
In 1919 the regiment was absorbed into the 111th Mahars.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Perry 1993, p. 176
- ^ Indian Army List January 1919. Vol. 2. Army Headquarters, India. 3 February 2012. pp. 1299–1302. ISBN 9781781502570. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 139
- ^ Perry 1993, p. 162
- ^ Gaylor 1996, p. 9
Bibliography
edit- Gaylor, John (1996). Sons of John Company: The Indian and Pakistan Armies 1903–1991 (2nd ed.). Tunbridge Wells: Parapress. ISBN 1-898594-41-4.
- Perry, FW (1993). Order of Battle of Divisions Part 5B. Indian Army Divisions. Newport: Ray Westlake Military Books. ISBN 1-871167-23-X.
External links
edit- "Wall of Remembrance: Tehran War Cemetery". The Royal British Legion. Retrieved 5 August 2015.
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