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*'''1803''' split into 1st and 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry | *'''1803''' split into 1st and 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry | ||
*'''1842''' became 1st Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry (Lancers) | *'''1842''' became 1st Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry (Lancers) | ||
− | *'''1890''' became the | + | *'''1890''' became the 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers |
− | *'''1903''' became the 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers | + | *'''1903''' became the '''31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers''' |
*'''1923''' amalgamated with the 32nd Lancers to become 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers | *'''1923''' amalgamated with the 32nd Lancers to become 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers | ||
*'''1947''' allocated to Pakistan on Partition becoming 13th Lancers | *'''1947''' allocated to Pakistan on Partition becoming 13th Lancers |
Revision as of 18:05, 19 November 2011
Known as 31st Lancers
Chronology
- 1803 raised as Bombay Squadron of Cavalry by Colonel John Murray
- 1803 split into 1st and 2nd Bombay Light Cavalry
- 1842 became 1st Regiment of Bombay Light Cavalry (Lancers)
- 1890 became the 1st (Duke of Connaught's Own) Bombay Lancers
- 1903 became the 31st Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers
- 1923 amalgamated with the 32nd Lancers to become 13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers
- 1947 allocated to Pakistan on Partition becoming 13th Lancers
Battle Honours
External Links
Bombay Light Cavalry British Empire website
13th Duke of Connaught's Own Lancers www.defencejournal.com