24th Punjabis
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The 24th Punjabis were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the 11th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 24th Punjabis in 1861 and became 4th Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 8th Battalion (CRACKS) The Punjab Regiment.[1]
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24th Punjabis | |
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Active | 1857 - 1922 |
Country | British India |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 1 Battalion |
Uniform | Red; faced white |
Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Second Afghan War 1878-80 Boxer Rebellion 1900 First World War 1914-18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
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