19th Punjabis
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The 19th Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1857, as the 7th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 19th Punjabis in 1903 and became 1st Battalion 14th Punjab Regiment i.e. 1/14 Punjab Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 5th Battalion The Punjab Regiment (5th Punjab).[1]
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19th Punjabis | |
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Active | 1857 - 1922 |
Country | British India |
Branch | British Indian Army |
Type | Infantry |
Size | 2 Battalions |
Nickname(s) | Sherdil-ki-Paltan |
Uniform | Red; faced dark blue |
Engagements | Indian Mutiny 1857-58 Bhutan War 1864-66 Second Afghan War 1878-80 Tibet 1903-04 First World War 1914-18 |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Field Marshal M Ayub Khan |
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