3/152nd – The 152nd Punjabis was formed of three battalions in May 1918. The first two were formed in Mesopotamia with companies posted from battalions serving in the 14th, 15th, 17th, and 18th Indian Divisions. In contrast, the 3rd Battalion was formed in Palestine with companies posted from battalions already serving in the theatre. The 3rd Battalion was formed on 24 May 1918[21] by the transfer of complete companies from: 20th Duke of Cambridge's Own Infantry, 21st Punjabis, 27th Punjabis and 28th Punjabis
1st/ 153rd & 2/153rd - The 153rd Punjabis was formed of three battalions in May 1918. The 1st Battalion was formed in Mesopotamia with companies posted from battalions serving in the 14th, 15th, and 18th Indian Divisions. It was transferred to Egypt during June and July 1918. In contrast, the 2nd and 3rd Battalions were formed in Palestine with companies posted from battalions already serving in the theatre, particularly from the 3rd (Lahore) and 7th (Meerut) Divisions.
On 13 November, the 75th Division concentrated at Lydda and by 10 December had moved back to Qantara. On 18 January 1919, instructions were received that the Indian battalions would be returned to India as transport became available.[25] The battalions were disbanded in 1920, ’21 And ’22.
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