Sepoy Bakshish … Disbanded 1943. Machine-Gun Battalion - Raised in 1942. 6 Punjab - 2/14th Punjab (Duke of Cambridge's Own). No. Disbanded 1944. In 1921-22, a major reorganization was undertaken in the British Indian Army leading to the formation of large infantry groups of four to six battalions. The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. The British had misunderstood the unique position Italy held and, although it had previously been unhappy with the Italian invasion and occupation of Abyssinia (Ethiopia), they had not carried out any action to stop them. India. Disbanded 1946. 3rd Battalion - India, Somaliland, Aden, Persia, Iraq, Syria, Italy. The defensive positions of the British army were centered around six hills overlooking the only road toward Berbera. [1], The 15th Punjab Regiment was formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th Punjabis. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. World War II - 15th Punjab Regiment; 3rd Battalion. Image not available. Re-raised in 1946 as a Machine-Gun Battalion. It was transferred to the Pakistan Army on independence in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 15th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956, to form the Punjab Regiment. 5th Battalion - Raised in 1940. 7th Battalion - Raised in 1941. 5th Battalion - Raised in 1940. In 1956, a major reorganization was undertaken in the Pakistan Army and larger infantry groups were created by amalgamating the existing infantry regiments. The four regimental centres were also merged and the combined centre moved to Mardan. 11th (Territorial) Battalion - 1st (Territorial) Battalion 25th Punjabis. The Punjab Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army.The modern regiment was formed in 1956 from an amalgamation of the 1st Punjab Regiment, 14th Punjab Regiment, 15th Punjab Regiment and 16th Punjab Regiment.Since then the regiment has expanded in strength to now include 74 battalions. India, Burma. India. 2/26th Punjabis - Raised in 1918. The 16th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. Disbanded 1947. Disbanded 1947. 14th Battalion - Raised in 1942. The Sikh Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army.It is the most decorated regiment of the Indian Army and in 1979, the 1st battalion was the Commonwealth's most decorated battalion with 245 pre-independence and 82 post-independence gallantry awards, when it was transformed into the 4th battalion, Mechanised Infantry Regiment. 9th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 12th (Territorial) Battalion. Re-designated as 2/15th Punjab in 1946. 16th Battalion - Raised in 1943 by re-designation of 25th Garrison Battalion on conversion to active status. A large 26mm officer’s button of the 15th Punjab Regiment, which was renamed from the 25th Punjab Regt in 1922. Following the declaration of war, however, the … Captured by the Japanese in Borneo in March 1942. The 15th Punjab Regiment was formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of five existing regiments and consisted of four regular battalions and a training battalion 1st Battalion – 25th Punjabis 2nd Battalion – 26th Punjabis Disbanded 1946. Geni requires JavaScript! India. Broken up into garrison companies in 1945. India. Became a Machine-Gun Battalion in 1946. 3rd Battalion, ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT patch. Following the Italian declaration of war against Great Britain and France on the 10th June 1940, the British perceptions of the Italians in Africa changed. The 15th (Punjab) Anti-Tank Regiment, I.A. 15th Battalion - Raised in 1942. Jinnah, formerly leader of the All-Indian Muslim League, became Pakistan's first Governor General following independence in August 1947. The Battalion had come from Poona to Singapore as part of 6th Indian Infantry Brigade. It was transferred to Pakistan Armyon Partition of Indiain 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14thand 15th Punjab Regimentsin 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on August 17th 1940. [2], During the Second World War, the 15th Punjab Regiment raised ten new battalions. As a result, the 15th Punjab Regiment was amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments to form one large Punjab Regiment. 7th Battalion - Raised in 1941. On conversion to active status, became the 16th Battalion. 6th Battalion - Raised in 1941. Lt. General George Noble Molesworth was born on 14 July 1890, the eldest son of Henry B. Molesworth and grandson of Sir … Somaliland. It was designated as the 28th Punjabis in 1903 and became 4th Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. Disbanded 1947. $10.35 5 bids + $4.97 shipping . It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 15th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. The Regiment emerged in its present shape on 7 May 1956 by amalgamating the 1st, 14th 15th and 16th Punjab Regiment groups, each having six, four and five battalions respectively, all rich in traditions of their own. India, Burma. The 16th Punjab Regimental Centre was merged with the 1st, 14th and 15th Punjab Regimental Centres to form the Punjab Regimental Centre. a Sikh quoit with interlinked Muslim crescent, surmounted by a King's Crown and surrounded by a wreath; below a … $49.99. The Punjab Regiment is the oldest, the largest and the most decorated Regiment of the Pakistan Army. Since then the regiment has expanded in strength to now include 74 battalions. Broken up into garrison companies in 1945. [3], Articles incorporating text from Wikipedia, Military units and formations established in 1922, File:27th Punjabis (11 Punjab) France 1915.jpg, https://military.wikia.org/wiki/15th_Punjab_Regiment?oldid=4681094. India, Ceylon, Burma. The 16th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. Photograph, Pakistan, 1948. He was Colonel of the 4th battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment from 1941 to 1960. On 11 August an Italian brigade commanded by De Simone attacked the hill defended by the 3rd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment and captured it with heavy casualties. World War 1 British Silver War Service Medal East Yorkshire Regiment--SEE STORE . 26th Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1942. Performance of the 4th Battalion in Burma in particular was outstanding. shipping: + $7.77 shipping . The British position was arranged with three companies of the 3rd/15th Punjab Regiment dispersed over the hilltops covering the right flank (north) at the Sawr Hills. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. 9th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 12th (Territorial) Battalion. It remained in the G.H.Q. Opens image gallery. Abu Atoll. It was listed as forming by 1st September 1942. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on independence in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. 16th Battalion - Raised in 1943 by re-designation of 25th Garrison Battalion on conversion to active status. Disbanded 1947. The 16th Punjab Regiment, was raised in 1922, was the last one to be made up of Lawrence's Punjab levies and, like the 14th and 15th Punjab Regiments, although its constituent elements were raised for service in the Great Mutiny, they did not receive honours for that campaign. Rare genuine British Indian Army Lieutenant-General uniform, identified to Lieutenant-General George Noble Molesworth. The uniform was scarlet with buff facings. The Punjab Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army.The modern regiment was formed in 1956 from an amalgamation of the 1st Punjab Regiment, 14th Punjab Regiment, 15th Punjab Regiment and 16th Punjab Regiment.Since then the regiment has expanded in strength to now include 74 battalions. India General Reserve, listed as forming through May 1943, until 19th July 1943 when it is listed as Corp … 12th (Territorial) Battalion - Raised in 1939. Among these was the 15th Punjab Regiment. Most of the active battalions were engaged in fighting the Japanese in the Far East except the 3rd Battalion, which fought in Somaliland and Italy. India, Ceylon, Burma. WWII British Army THE WELCH Regiment Badge & 14K Gold Plated Zippo Lighter . India. Re-designated as 9/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. 8th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 11th (Territorial) Battalion. India, Mesopotamia. The line-up of battalions for the 15th Punjabis was:[2], The class composition of the new regiment was Punjabi Muslims, Sikhs and Jats. India. During the Second World War, the 15th Punjab Regiment raised ten new battalions. Sikhs and Jats were transferred to the Indian Army and the regiment's new class composition was fixed as Punjabis and Pathans. 14th Battalion - Raised in 1942. During the First World War, the five battalions of 15th Punjab Regiment served with distinction in all the major theatres of war. India. Singapore: 1941-04-25. 26th Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1942. Disbanded 1946. $7.99. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. In 1947, the 16th Punjab Regiment was allocated to Pakistan Army, and in 1956, it was merged with the 1st, 14th and 15th Punjab Regiments to form the Punjab Regiment. The Punjab Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army. Re-designated as 9/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. )GrayscaleForman Nitrate Negatives, Box 3 2nd Battalion - India, Singapore, Sarawak, Borneo. 10th (Training) Battalion - Converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Training Centre in 1943. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 12th Battalion The Punjab Regiment. This example is in good condition with some gilt remaining and very little rubbing. In 1943, it was converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Centre. The Punjab Regiment is the oldest, the largest and the most decorated Regiment of the Pakistan Army. India. During the Second World War, the 15th Punjab Regiment raised … Disbanded 1946. 25th Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1941. The new regimental badge was a Muslim crescent entwined with a Sikh quoit, surrounded by a wreath and surmounted by a Tudor crown with a scroll below, which read "15th Punjab Regiment". (and they're good, too! shipping: + $3.00 shipping . The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. India. India, Burma. India. Abu Atoll. The left flank (south) was a 5 mile long position covered by the Rhodesians and Camel Corps on a series of hills (Black Hill, Knobbly Hill, Mill Hill, Castle Hill, and … 10002 Sepoy Bakhshish Singh, 15th Punjab Regiment, (attached HQ West Brigade). The battalion suffered 921 casualties and was awarded numerous gallantry awards including two Victoria Crosses to Lieutenant Karamjeet Singh Judge and Naik Gian Singh. India. India. Performance of the 4th Battalion in Burma in particular was outstanding. British Imperial Indian Army 15th Punjab Regiment India Shoulder Title Badge VW5. Sialkot in the Punjab was chosen as the permanent station for the Training Battalion. It was designated as the 26th Punjabis in 1903 and became 2nd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. Re-designated as 8/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. Re-designated as 2/15th Punjab in 1946. 2nd Battalion - India, Singapore, Sarawak, Borneo. The enemy were shelling the road to the left sector and the situation as regards the Black Watch withdrawal on the right sector was obscure. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. British India Army Badge: 15th Punjab Regiment w/KC (star & crescent design) $19.95 + $3.95 shipping . Most of the active battalions were engaged in fighting the Japanese in the Far East except the 3rd Battalion, which fought in Somaliland and Italy. At the time, the active battalions were 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Welcome to Geni, home of the world's largest family tree. Disbanded 1946. The 26th Punjabis were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army.It was raised in 1857, as the 18th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. On conversion to active status, became the 16th Battalion. All battalions saw service on the North West Frontier of India and took part in the Second Afghan War of 1878-80, while the 26th and 27th Punjabis also served in the Third Anglo-Burmese War of 1885-87. India. 11th (Territorial) Battalion - Mobilized in 1939. The battalion suffered 921 casualties and was awarded numerous gallantry awards including two Victoria Crosses to Lieutenant Karamjeet Singh Judge and Naik Gian Singh. 6th Battalion - Raised in 1941. Physical description. It was transferred to the Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 15th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956, to form the Punjab Regiment. Worship the Martyrs We sacrificed our today for your tomorrow, always remember this and always hoist the Tricolor highest as Mount Everest. Disbanded 1946. The backmark is J R Gaunt & Son Ltd, London. 15th Battalion - Raised in 1942. Singapore, member of the 15th Punjab Regiment playing drums during war dance . By 1904-1978 Harrison Forman. The 14th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It is … Picture Information. The 14th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 15th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. Free shipping . 10th (Training) Battalion - Converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Training Centre in 1943. The regiment's badge was also modified and the Sikh quoit was replaced by an Islamic star. 4th Battalion - India, Burma, Siam, Malaya. Disbanded 1946. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 10th Battalion The Punjab Regiment. Re-designated as 8/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. The Regiment emerged in its present shape on 7 May 1956 by amalgamating the 1st, 14th 15th and 16th Punjab Regiment groups, each having six, four and five battalions respectively, all rich in traditions of their own. In 1921, Sepoy Ishar Singh of the 28th Punjabis was awarded the Victoria Cross during an action in Waziristan on the North West Frontier. It was transferred to Pakistan Army on Partition of India in 1947, and amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments in 1956 to form the Punjab Regiment. All five battalions were raised during the upheaval of the Indian Mutiny in 1857 by John Lawrence in the Punjab. The modern regiment was formed in 1956 from an amalgamation of the 1st Punjab Regiment, 14th Punjab Regiment, 15th Punjab Regiment and 16th Punjab Regiment. The first battalion of the regiment … 7th Regiment of Punjab Infantry; 8th Regiment of Punjab Infantry; 9th Punjab Infantry; 10th Punjab Infantry; 11th Punjab Infantry; 12th Punjab Infantry; 13th Punjab Infantry; 14th Punjab Infantry; 15th (Pioneer) Regiment of Punjab Infantry; 16th Punjab Infantry; 17th Punjab Infantry; 18th Punjab Infantry; 19th Punjab Infantry; 20th Punjab … The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. Abstract. India, Burma. 4th Battalion - India, Burma, Siam, Malaya. The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. It was designated as the 29th Punjabis in 1903 and became 10th (Training) Battalion of 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. Disbanded 1946. Presentation of Colours to 2nd Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment, by Mohammad Ali Jinnah, April 1948. 27th (Jind) Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1943 in. The 27th Punjabis served in China during the Second Opium War in 1860-62, while the 26th and 29th Punjabis participated in the Bhutan War of 1864-66. India. The 28th Punjabis were an infantry regiment in the British Indian Army.It was raised in 1857, as the 20th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. Disbanded 1946. In 1948, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions fought in the war with India in Kashmir. In 1901, the 27th Punjabis were dispatched to British Somaliland to suppress the resistance movement led by the Somali religious leader Abdullah Hassan of the Dervish State.[1][2]. Disbanded 1946. All war-raised battalions were disbanded after the war. Join Geni to explore your genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree. Captured by the Japanese in Borneo in March 1942. Re-raised in 1946 as a Machine-Gun Battalion. The line up of the new regiment was:[1], Sepoy 26th Punjabis. General James Travers, VC, CB The 16th Punjab Regimentwas a regiment of the British Indian Armyfrom 1922 to 1947. Transferred to the Indian Artillery to form the 15th Punjab Anti-tank Regiment. 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The 2nd Battalion of the 15th Punjab Regiment was a ‘class company’ battalion with one company each of Sikhs (‘A’ Company), Punjabi Musalmans (‘B’ Company), Khattacks (‘C’ Company) and Jats (‘D’ Company). India. 25th Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1941. 8th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 11th (Territorial) Battalion. Disbanded 1943. Disbanded 1946. The 29th Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army.It was raised in 1857, as the 21st Regiment of Punjab Infantry. 27th (Jind) Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1943 in Jind State. $32.61. Native Punjab regiment playing genuine Scottish bagpipes. [1], On the Partition of India and independence of Pakistan in 1947, the 15th Punjab Regiment was allotted to Pakistan Army. Remember this and always hoist the Tricolor highest as Mount Everest chosen as the Punjabis. 2/14Th Punjab ( Duke of Cambridge 's Own ) as forming by 1st September 1942 … No member... 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