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Assam Bengal Railway Battalion
The Assam Bengal Railway Battalion were an auxiliary regiment. They comprised staff of the Assam-Bengal Railway.
Chronology
- 1901 formed as Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer Rifles on 23rd January[1][2]
- 1917 1st April, became the 42nd Assam Bengal Railway Battalion[1]
- 1920 1st October, redesignated Assam Bengal Railway Battalion[1]
Details
In 1901:[3]
- Headquarters - Chittagong
- Uniform - Summer: Khaki Drill, Winter: Khaki serge with dark green facings trimmed with silver lace
By 1940:[1]
- Uniform - Khaki
- Facings - Green
- Badge - Bengal tiger encircled by a laurel wreath ensigned by a royal crown
- Motto - "In Omnia Paratus"