5th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry

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Chronology

  • 1761 raised as the 5th Battalion of Bengal Native Infantry
  • 1762 commanded by Captain Willson
  • 1763 destroyed at the Battle of Manjee 1st July

Capt Willson was taken prisoner and was among 51 killed at Patna on 5 Octover 1763. In 1764 the 17th Battalion was renumbered 5th Battalion. This became the 7th Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry in 1824.