2nd Madras (European) Light Infantry

Chronology

1839 raised the 2nd Madras (European) Regiment
1842 renamed the 2nd Madras (European) Light Infantry
1858 taken into the British Army
1862 renamed 105th Regiment of Foot
1881 amalgamated with the 51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding, The King's Own Light Infantry) Regiment to become 2nd Battalion The King's Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) KOYLI
1897 became The King's Own (Yorkshire Light Infantry)
1921 became The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
1948 became 2nd Battalion of The Light Infantry (2LI)
2007 merged with the Royal Green Jackets to form The Rifles becoming 5 RIFLES