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== Chronology ==
== Chronology ==
*'''1815''' raised as Kumaon Battalion
*'''1815''' raised as Kumaon Battalion

Revision as of 17:22, 15 November 2011

Refer to general article Gurkha Rifles

Chronology

  • 1815 raised as Kumaon Battalion
  • 1826 became Kumaon Local Battalion
  • 1860 became Kumaon Battalion
  • 1861 became 18th Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1864 became 3rd (Kumaon) Gurkha Regiment
  • 1901 became 3rd Gurkha Rifles
  • 1907 became 3rd Queen's Own Gurkha Rifles
  • 1908 became 3rd Queen Alexandra's Own Gurkha Rifles
  • 1947 allocated to India on Partition

External Links

3rd Gurkha Rifles British Empire website