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Known as '''5th Light Infantry''' | Known as '''5th Light Infantry''' | ||
== Chronology == | == Chronology == | ||
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*'''1861''' became 5th Bengal Native (Light) Infantry | *'''1861''' became 5th Bengal Native (Light) Infantry | ||
*'''1885''' became 5th Bengal (Light) Infantry | *'''1885''' became 5th Bengal (Light) Infantry | ||
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*'''1922''' disbanded | *'''1922''' disbanded | ||
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== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
[http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/indianinfantry/5thltinf.htm 5th Light Infantry] British Empire website | [http://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyunits/indianinfantry/5thltinf.htm 5th Light Infantry] British Empire website | ||
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[[Category:Indian Army Infantry Regiments]] | [[Category:Indian Army Infantry Regiments]] | ||
Revision as of 17:06, 17 January 2010
Known as 5th Light Infantry
Chronology
In the Indian Mutiny the 42nd Regiment of Bengal Native Infantry did not rebel and, in the ensuing disbandment of the Bengal Army regiments, it became the fifth most senior.
- 1861 became 5th Bengal Native (Light) Infantry
- 1885 became 5th Bengal (Light) Infantry
- 1903 became 5th Light Infantry
- 1922 disbanded
External Links
5th Light Infantry British Empire website
