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*'''1764''' ranked as 15th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry | *'''1764''' ranked as 15th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry | ||
*'''1765''' posted to the 2nd Brigade | *'''1765''' posted to the 2nd Brigade | ||
*'''1775''' renumbered the | *'''1775''' renumbered the 11th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry | ||
*'''1781''' became the 4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry | *'''1781''' became the 4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry | ||
*'''1784''' mutinied and was broken up | *'''1784''' mutinied and was broken up |
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Also known as the Matthews Battalion.
Chronology
- 1757 raised in Calcutta by Captain Matthews
- 1764 ranked as 15th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1765 posted to the 2nd Brigade
- 1775 renumbered the 11th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1781 became the 4th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry
- 1784 mutinied and was broken up
External links
History of the 15th Battalion archive.org