The 6th Rajputana Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was reformed in 1922, after the Indian government reformed the army. The regiment served in World War II and in 1947 was allocated to the new Indian Army after independence as the Rajputana Rifles.
| 6th Rajputana Rifles | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1922–1947 |
| Country | Indian Empire |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Engagements | World War II |
During World War II the regiment was expanded to thirteen battalions and served in the Middle East, Burma and Malaya.[1] The 4th Battalion had the distinction of earning two Victoria Crosses during this conflict.[2]
Reformation 1922
edit- 1st Battalion ex 104th Wellesley's Rifles
- 2nd Battalion ex 120th Rajputana Infantry
- 3rd Battalion ex 122nd Rajputana Infantry
- 4th Battalion ex 123rd Outram's Rifles
- 5th Battalion ex 125th Napier's Rifles
- 10th (Training) Battalion ex 13th Rajputs (The Shekhawati Regiment).[3]
References
editSources
edit- Sharma, Gautam (1990). Valour and sacrifice: famous regiments of the Indian Army. Allied Publishers. ISBN 81-7023-140-X.
- Singh, Colonel(Dr)Narendar (2019). Third Battalion The Rajputana Rifles : Waffadar Paltan. Pentagon Press LLP. ISBN 978-93-86618-92-4.
