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*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Madras_Pioneers 1st Madras Pioneers] Wikipedia (retrieved 29 April 2014)
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1st_Madras_Pioneers 1st Madras Pioneers] Wikipedia (retrieved 29 April 2014)
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Pioneers  Madras Pioneers] Wikipedia
*[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Pioneers  Madras Pioneers] Wikipedia
*[http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/hidden-histories-the-memorial-at-brigade-road-junction-in-bangalore-salutes-the-heroes-of-a-bygone-era/article6426720.ece "A chapter from the war"] by  Allan Moses Rodricks September 19, 2014 ''The Hindu'' Bangalore .  A memorial in Bangalore to  the officers, non-commissioned officers and soldiers of the 1st Madras Pioneers who gave their lives in The Great War 1914-1918.
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Latest revision as of 08:38, 18 August 2016

Known as 1st Madras Native Infantry in the Madras Army
Known as 61st Madras Pioneers in the Indian Army

Chronology

  • 1758 formed as 1st Battalion Coast Sepoys
  • 1769 became 1st Carnatic Battalion
  • 1784 became 1st Madras Battalion
  • 1796 became 1st Battalion, 1st Regiment of Madras Native Infantry
  • 1824 became 1st Madras Native Infantry
  • 1883 became 1st Madras Native Infantry (Pioneers)
  • 1885 became 1st Madras Infantry (Pioneers)
  • 1901 became 1st Madras Pioneers
  • 1903 became 61st Madras Pioneers
  • 1906 became 61st Prince of Wales's Own Pioneers
  • 1910 became 61st King George's Own Pioneers
  • 1922 became 1st/1st Madras Pioneers
  • 1929 became Corps of Madras Pioneers
  • 1933 disbanded

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