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Known as '''1st Madras Native Infantry''' in the Madras Army<br>Known as '''61st Pioneers'''in the Indian Army
== Chronology ==
*'''1758''' formed as 1st Battalion Coast Sepoys
*'''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
*'''1933''' disbanded
== External Links ==
[http://web.archive.org/web/20070213004525/www.regiments.org/regiments/southasia/inf/1903-061.htm 61st King George's Own Pioneers] regiments.org<br>[http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/indianinfantry/61stpioneers.htm 61st Pioneers] British Empire website<br>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madras_Pioneers Madras Pioneers] Wikipedia
[[Category:Indian Army Infantry Regiments]]
