Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps
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The Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps (Abbr.: P&PWVC), also known as Penang Volunteer Corps and Penang Volunteer Rifle was a militia unit in Malaya. It was established on 1 March 1861 and together with Singapore Volunteer Corps and Malacca Volunteer Corps, they were a part of the Crown Colony of the Straits Settlements Volunteer Force (SSVF). The Penang Volunteer Rifle was the 3rd Battalion SSVF while Singapore is 1st and 2nd Battalion SSVF and Malacca was the 4th Battalion SSVF.[3] After the expulsion of Singapore from Malaysia in 1965, the Penang Volunteer Rifle became the oldest military unit established in Malaysia.
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Penang and Province Wellesley Volunteer Corps | |
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Active | 1 March 1861–1879; 1889–15 February 1942 |
Country | Straits Settlements (now a part of Malaysia) |
Allegiance | British monarchy, allied forces |
Branch | Volunteer Reserves |
Type | Rifle infantry |
Role | Infantry |
Size | 1 battalion |
Part of | Straits Settlements Volunteer Force |
Garrison/HQ | George Town, Penang |
Mascot(s) | Scottish highland bull |
Engagements | World War I
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Notable commanders | Lieutenant Colonel George Douglas Alexander Fletcher OBE MC[1][2] |
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