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*[http://www.king-emperor.com/Articles-Mespot-122nd-a3.htm 122nd Rajputana Infantry in Mesopotamia 1917-18] www.king-emperor.com
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*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1580495/Brigadier-John-Prendergast.html Obituary: John Prendergast] 1910-2008 ''The Telegraph'' 03 March 2008  He took part in the Arakan (Burma) campaign ([[Second World War|WW2]]) as second in command of [[25th Regiment of Punjab Infantry|1/15th Punjab Regiment ]] ( 1/15 PR) then given command of  3/6th Rajputana Rifles, part of 19th Indian Division (in Burma). He was awarded a DSO for the Burma campaign. His books include an autobiography  ''Prender’s Progress: a soldier in India, 1931-47'', available at the [[British Library]].
*[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituaries/1580495/Brigadier-John-Prendergast.html Obituary: John Prendergast] 1910-2008 ''The Telegraph'' 03 March 2008  He took part in the Arakan (Burma) campaign ([[Second World War|WW2]]) as second in command of [[25th Regiment of Punjab Infantry|1/15th Punjab Regiment ]] ( 1/15 PR) then given command of  3/6th Rajputana Rifles, part of 19th Indian Division (in Burma). He was awarded a DSO for the Burma campaign. His books include an autobiography  ''Prender’s Progress: a soldier in India, 1931-47'', available at the [[British Library]].



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Known as the 22nd Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry in the Bombay Army
Known as 122nd Rajputana Infantry in the Indian Army

Chronology

  • 1818 formed as 2nd Battalion 11th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry
  • 1824 became 22nd Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry
  • 1885 became 22nd Regiment of Bombay Infantry
  • 1901 became 22nd Bombay Infantry
  • 1903 became 122nd Rajputana Infantry
  • 1922 became 3rd (Prince of Wales's Own) Battalion 6th Rajputana Rifles
  • 1945 became 3rd (Prince of Wales's Own) Battalion Rajputana Rifles
  • 1947 allocated to India on Partition

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