11th (Territorial) Battalion - 1st (Territorial) Battalion 25th Punjabis. India. 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. Disbanded 1946. It was designated as the 28th Punjabis in 1903 and became 4th Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment in 1922. India. [1], The 15th Punjab Regiment was formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of the 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th Punjabis. In 1943, it was converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Centre. Re-designated as 9/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. 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. Free shipping . 7th Battalion - Raised in 1941. 11th (Territorial) Battalion - Mobilized in 1939. Re-designated as 8/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. Somaliland. 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. 6th Battalion - Raised 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. Disbanded 1943. [1], On the Partition of India and independence of Pakistan in 1947, the 15th Punjab Regiment was allotted to Pakistan Army. Disbanded 1946. 25th Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1941. On conversion to active status, became the 16th Battalion. By 1904-1978 Harrison Forman. Singapore, member of the 15th Punjab Regiment playing drums during war dance . Disbanded 1946. Welcome to Geni, home of the world's largest family tree. The regiment's badge was also modified and the Sikh quoit was replaced by an Islamic star. The line-up of battalions for the 15th Punjabis was:[2], The class composition of the new regiment was Punjabi Muslims, Sikhs and Jats. 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. The first battalion of the regiment … 16th Battalion - Raised in 1943 by re-designation of 25th Garrison Battalion on conversion to active status. 5th Battalion - Raised in 1940. He was Colonel of the 4th battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment from 1941 to 1960. It remained in the G.H.Q. Among these was the 15th Punjab Regiment. The 16th Punjab Regimental Centre was merged with the 1st, 14th and 15th Punjab Regimental Centres to form the Punjab Regimental Centre. 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. India. Geni requires JavaScript! The uniform was scarlet with buff facings. The 26th Punjabis were an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army.It was raised in 1857, as the 18th Regiment of Punjab Infantry. Following the declaration of war, however, the … 16th Battalion - Raised in 1943 by re-designation of 25th Garrison Battalion on conversion to active status. The 29th Punjabis was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army.It was raised in 1857, as the 21st Regiment of Punjab Infantry. 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, Burma. 6 Punjab - 2/14th Punjab (Duke of Cambridge's Own). Broken up into garrison companies in 1945. It is … 11th (Territorial) Battalion - Mobilized in 1939. A large 26mm officer’s button of the 15th Punjab Regiment, which was renamed from the 25th Punjab Regt in 1922. 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. India. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on August 17th 1940. Join Geni to explore your genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree. Sikhs and Jats were transferred to the Indian Army and the regiment's new class composition was fixed as Punjabis and Pathans. Became a Machine-Gun Battalion in 1946. 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. As a result, the 15th Punjab Regiment was amalgamated with the 1st, 14th and 16th Punjab Regiments to form one large Punjab Regiment. Disbanded 1946. Transferred to the Indian Artillery to form the 15th Punjab Anti-tank Regiment. In 1948, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions fought in the war with India in Kashmir. India General Reserve, listed as forming through May 1943, until 19th July 1943 when it is listed as Corp … 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. India. India. India. $32.61. India. 14th Battalion - Raised in 1942. Disbanded 1946. The line up of the new regiment was:[1], Sepoy 26th 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. This example is in good condition with some gilt remaining and very little rubbing. India. 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). Re-designated as 2/15th Punjab in 1946. General James Travers, VC, CB The 16th Punjab Regimentwas a regiment of the British Indian Armyfrom 1922 to 1947. Sepoy Bakshish … 7th Battalion - Raised in 1941. 8th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 11th (Territorial) Battalion. 9th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 12th (Territorial) Battalion. Photograph, Pakistan, 1948. No. The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. All five battalions were raised during the upheaval of the Indian Mutiny in 1857 by John Lawrence in the Punjab. 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. 10th (Training) Battalion - Converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Training Centre in 1943. Disbanded 1946. Disbanded 1946. 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. shipping: + $7.77 shipping . Disbanded 1946. 12th (Territorial) Battalion - Raised in 1939. Performance of the 4th Battalion in Burma in particular was outstanding. The 14th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. 14th Battalion - Raised in 1942. Disbanded 1947. 2nd Battalion - India, Singapore, Sarawak, Borneo. Singapore: 1941-04-25. 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. The Punjab Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Pakistan Army. 9th Battalion - Raised in 1941 by re-designation of the 12th (Territorial) Battalion. $49.99. Lt. General George Noble Molesworth was born on 14 July 1890, the eldest son of Henry B. Molesworth and grandson of Sir … India, Mesopotamia. [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. Re-designated as 8/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. Image not available. The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. 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. Disbanded 1944. The 14th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. Picture Information. WWII British Army THE WELCH Regiment Badge & 14K Gold Plated Zippo Lighter . 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". India. In 1956, a major reorganization was undertaken in the Pakistan Army and larger infantry groups were created by amalgamating the existing infantry regiments. 12th (Territorial) Battalion - Raised in 1939. During the Second World War, the 15th Punjab Regiment raised … 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. Physical description. 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. 26th Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1942. 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. Disbanded 1946. 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. 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 … 4th Battalion - India, Burma, Siam, Malaya. India. The Punjab Regiment is the oldest, the largest and the most decorated Regiment of the Pakistan Army. Disbanded 1943. 10th (Training) Battalion - Converted into the 15th Punjab Regimental Training Centre in 1943. Disbanded 1947. Sialkot in the Punjab was chosen as the permanent station for the Training Battalion. India, Burma. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. 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. The 15th Punjab Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. Broken up into garrison companies in 1945. World War II - 15th Punjab Regiment; 3rd Battalion. $10.35 5 bids + $4.97 shipping . Abu Atoll. was raised on 1st August 1942, by the conversion of the Machine Gun Battalion, 15th Punjab Regiment. The four regimental centres were also merged and the combined centre moved to Mardan. The 15th (Punjab) Anti-Tank Regiment, I.A. The defensive positions of the British army were centered around six hills overlooking the only road toward Berbera. (and they're good, too! Native Punjab regiment playing genuine Scottish bagpipes. It was listed as forming by 1st September 1942. Re-designated as 9/15th Punjab on conversion to active status in 1941. 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. 27th (Jind) Garrison Battalion - Raised in 1943 in Jind State. 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