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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. | 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. | ||
== Chronology == | == Chronology == | ||
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*'''1917''' 85th Burma Rifles raised from the Burma Military Police | *'''1917''' 85th Burma Rifles raised from the Burma Military Police | ||
*'''1922''' 70th & 85th merged to form the 20th Burma Rifles | *'''1922''' 70th & 85th merged to form the 20th Burma Rifles | ||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
Revision as of 19:15, 14 November 2011
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.
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
External Links
Burma Rifles Wikipedia