3rd Madras Regiment
The 3rd Madras Regiment was formed in 1922 by the amalgamation of five existing regiments and consisted of four regular battalions and a training battalion. By 1928 all had been disbanded for economic reasons, or changed to a different form. The Regiment was raised again in 1941 with four Battalions and further Battalions were formed during the subsequent war years.
- 1st Battalion: see 73rd Carnatic Infantry
- 2nd Battalion: see 75th Carnatic Infantry
- 3rd Battalion: see 79th Carnatic Infantry
- 4th Battalion: see 83rd (Wallajahbad) Light Infantry
- 10th (Training) Battalion: see 86th Carnatic Infantry
Regimental History
The Black Pom Pom: A Short History of the Madras Regiment 1758-1972 by Lt Col Jitendra Kumar, 3 MADRAS
External links
- 3rd Madras Regiment Wikipedia
- The Madras Regiment
- Page 53 Valour and Sacrifice: Famous Regiments of the Indian Army by Gautam Sharma Google Books