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In 1916 during World War I two companies of pioneers were raised in [[Mandalay]]. This increased to four companies and became the 70th Burma Rifles in 1917. Also in 1917 the 85th Burma Rifles were raised from the Burma Military Police.
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== Chronology ==
*'''1916''' Two companies of Burma Pioneers raised in Mandalay
*'''1917''' Burma Pioneers became the '''70th Burma Rifles'''*'''1917''' ''' 85th Burma Rifles ''' raised from the Burma Military Police*'''1922''' 70th & 85th merged to form the '''20th Burma Rifles ''' *'''1937''' renamed '''Burma Rifles''' on separation of Burma from India
== External Links ==
[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burma_Rifles Burma Rifles] Wikipedia<br>
[http://www.rothwell.force9.co.uk/burmaweb/burif.htm The Burma Rifles] www.rothwell.force9.co.uk<br />
[http://www.rothwell.force9.co.uk/burmaweb/2ndburma.htm 2nd Btn The Burma Rifles] www.rothwell.force9.co.uk<br />
[http://www.rothwell.force9.co.uk/burmaweb/12th_burma_rifles.htm 12th Btn The Burma Rifles] www.rothwell.force9.co.uk<br />
[http://www.rothwell.force9.co.uk/burmaweb/14th_burma_rifles.htm 14th Btn The Burma Rifles] www.rothwell.force9.co.uk<br />
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