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*'''1959''' merged to become part of the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry
*'''1959''' merged to become part of the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry
*'''1968''' amalgamated with the three other regiments of the Light Infantry Brigade to form The Light Infantry
*'''1968''' amalgamated with the three other regiments of the Light Infantry Brigade to form The Light Infantry
==Brief History in India==
==Brief History in India==
{{Template:Origin|text=The information in this section is extracted from a number of sources, including notes sent to Cathy Day by the Regimental Museum in Cornwall, a page from 'The British Army of 1914' and various War Office documents such as pension records and Muster Rolls.
{{Template:Origin|text=The information in this section is extracted from a number of sources, including notes sent to Cathy Day by the Regimental Museum in Cornwall, a page from 'The British Army of 1914' and various War Office documents such as pension records and Muster Rolls.


For a list of all Corporals in the Regiment in 1888, see the Adjutant’s Roll. For a list of married Sergeants and Corporals, see the Married Roll.}}
For a list of all Corporals in the Regiment in 1888, see the Adjutant’s Roll. For a list of married Sergeants and Corporals, see the Married Roll.}}
==== 1847-1859====
==== 1847-1859====
In 1847 the regiment were in Meerut and were involved in the [[:Category:2nd Sikh War|2nd Sikh War]] 1848-49.
In 1847 the regiment were in Meerut and were involved in the [[:Category:2nd Sikh War|2nd Sikh War]] 1848-49.


At the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny in 1857  the 32nd (The Cornwall) Regiment was stationed at [[Lucknow]]. They were part of the Siege of Lucknow from 30 May until the final relief by Sir colin Campbell on 27 November. They lost 15 officers and 364 other ranks dead and 11 officers and 198 other ranks wounded. The Regiment won 4 Victoria Crosses for gallantry during the siege. They left India in 1859.
At the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny in 1857  the 32nd (The Cornwall) Regiment was stationed at [[Lucknow]]. They were part of the Siege of Lucknow from 30 May until the final relief by Sir Colin Campbell on 27 November. They lost 15 officers and 364 other ranks dead and 11 officers and 198 other ranks wounded. The regiment won four Victoria Crosses for gallantry during the siege:
*Cpl Willaim Oxenham  30 June
*Pte William Dowling 4 July, 9 July and 27 September
*Lieut Samuel Hill Laurence 7 July and 26 September
*Capt Henry George Gore-Browne 21 August


During 1884, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) was stationed at Dublin, where its men would be sent after four months training at the newly-built depot at Bodmin, Cornwall. The Regimental Museum has photographs of all the recruits of the time, but unfortunately, they are not named. In 1885, the First Battalion moved to Malta, and three years later, on 18th February 1888, they moved to India, arriving in Madras on 7th March.  
==== 1888-1901====
During 1884, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry (DCLI) was stationed at Dublin, where its men would be sent after four months training at the newly-built depot at Bodmin, Cornwall. The Regimental Museum has photographs of all the recruits of the time, but unfortunately, they are not named. In 1885, the First Battalion moved to Malta, and three years later, on 18th February 1888, to India arriving in Madras on 7th March.  


In 1890, rebellion broke out in Burma, led by a tribe known as the Tsawbaws. The First Battalion were moved to Mandalay, and the following year took part in what became known as the Wunthoo Expedition which successfully quelled the revolt.  
In 1890, rebellion broke out in Burma, led by a tribe known as the Tsawbaws. The First Battalion was moved to Mandalay, and the following year took part in what became known as the Wunthoo Expedition which successfully quelled the revolt.  


They then returned to India, doing garrison duty successively at Pur and Roorkee (1893), Chakrata and [[Meerut]] (1894) and [[Lucknow]] (1896). In 1897 a campaign was fought on the North-West Frontier in which the Battalion took part in the Tirrah expedition, seeing active service in Tirrah and the Bara Valley.  
It then returned to India, doing garrison duty successively at Pur and Roorkee (1893), Chakrata and [[Meerut]] (1894) and [[Lucknow]] (1896). In 1897 a campaign was fought on the [[North West Frontier Province|North West Frontier]] in which the battalion took part in the [[Tirah Campaign 1897-98]], seeing active service in Tirah and the Bara Valley.  


During the next two years they were stationed at Peshawar, Rawal Pindi and [[Lucknow]] (1898-1899) and Calcutta and Dum-Dum (1900).  
During the next two years it was stationed at [[Peshawar]], [[Rawalpindi]] and [[Lucknow]] (1898-1899) and [[Calcutta]] and [[Dum Dum]] (1900).  


In 1901, prisoners of war from South Africa were shipped over to Ceylon to hastily constructed camps, and the First Battalion was given the task of guarding them. The following year they sailed for South Africa as part of the army of occupation, and were stationed at Stellenbosch (1902), Middleburg and Cape Colony (1903) and Wynberg (1904-05).  
In 1901, prisoners of war from South Africa were shipped over to [[Ceylon]] to hastily constructed camps, and the First Battalion was given the task of guarding them.  
==== 1902-1914====
The following year the battalion sailed for South Africa as part of the army of occupation, and was stationed at Stellenbosch (1902), Middleburg and Cape Colony (1903) and Wynberg (1904-05).  


In 1906, the Battalion returned to England where they were initially quartered at Crownhill Barracks, Plymouth. From there they moved to Woolwich (1907), Gravesend (1908-1910) and Tidworth (1911). In 1913 they were back in Ireland in Curragh and they mobilised for war on 5th August, 1914. They took part in every major battle on the Western Front.  
In 1906, the Battalion returned to England whereit was initially quartered at Crownhill Barracks, Plymouth. From thereit moved to Woolwich (1907), Gravesend (1908-1910) and Tidworth (1911). In 1913 it was back in Ireland in Curragh and they mobilised for war on 5th August, 1914. They took part in every major battle on the Western Front.  


For further information on the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, you could contact the Regimental Museum. Its address is The Curator, Regimental Museum, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, The Keep, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1EG ENGLAND Telephone: Bodmin (0208) 2810.
For further information on the Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, you could contact the Regimental Museum. Its address is The Curator, Regimental Museum, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, The Keep, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 1EG ENGLAND Telephone: Bodmin (0208) 2810.


==== Adjutant’s Roll ====
==== Adjutant’s Roll 1888 ====


The following is an extract from the Adjutant’s Roll of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry for 1888 when the regiment was in Madras, India. This brief extract is from a single page of the Roll and contains the names of all Corporals.  
The following is an extract from the Adjutant’s Roll of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry for 1888 when the regiment was in Madras, India. This brief extract is from a single page of the Roll and contains the names of all Corporals.  
This page was transcribed by Cathy Day of Alice Springs, Central Australia in November, 1998. Cathy's great-grandfather, Job Henry HARMAN, served in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry from 1882 until he transferred to the East Surrey Regiment in 1895. Job finally retired from military service in 1918 and died the following year.
This section was transcribed by Cathy Day of Alice Springs, Central Australia in November, 1998. Cathy's great-grandfather, Job Henry HARMAN, served in the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry from 1882 until he transferred to the East Surrey Regiment in 1895. Job finally retired from military service in 1918 and died the following year.


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==== Married Roll ====
==== Married Roll 1889 ====


The following is the Married Roll of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry for 1889, when the regiment was in Madras, India. This brief extract is from a single page of the Roll and contains the names of Sergeants down to Lance Corproals, with one Private named.
The following is the Married Roll of the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry for 1889, when the regiment was in Madras, India. This brief extract is from a single page of the Roll and contains the names of Sergeants down to Lance Corproals, with one Private named.
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== External Links ==
== External Links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32nd_(Cornwall)_Regiment_of_Foot 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot] Wikipedia[http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/dcli/duke_index.htm Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry] www.lightinfantry.org.uk<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Cornwall's_Light_Infantry Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry] Wikipedia<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_and_Cornwall_Light_Infantry Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry] Wikipedia<br>[http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/dcli/duke_timeline.htm Regimental Timeline] www.lightinfantry.org.uk
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/32nd_(Cornwall)_Regiment_of_Foot 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot] Wikipedia<br>[http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/dcli/duke_index.htm Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry] www.lightinfantry.org.uk<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Cornwall's_Light_Infantry Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry] Wikipedia<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Somerset_and_Cornwall_Light_Infantry Somerset & Cornwall Light Infantry] Wikipedia<br>[http://www.lightinfantry.org.uk/regiments/dcli/duke_timeline.htm Regimental Timeline] www.lightinfantry.org.uk<br>[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OXABAAAAQAAJ&pg=PP5&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html Four Years' Service in India By John Ryder] Google Books
 
[http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=OXABAAAAQAAJ&pg=PP5&ie=ISO-8859-1&output=html Google Books - Four Years' Service in India By John Ryder]


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