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268th Indian Infantry Bde or 254th L. of C. Sub-Area.
This photograph of some I.A. soldiers was amongst some photographs in an album taken by a British LAC. Closer examination reveals that one of the soldiers is wearing a formation sign and a slip on shoulder title. The S.T. is unfortunately unreadable but the formation sign is either that of the 268th Indian Infantry Brigade or that of the 254th L. of C, Sub-Area.
Can anyone hazard a guess as to what the shoulder title might read? Last edited by High Wood; 04-09-18 at 11:57 AM. |
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fmn sign
the red horn one is likely 21 div IA
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/268th_...fantry_Brigade now in 19 div then in 21 div (the red horns are for 21) the soldiers appear to be typical Mahrattas. will check with their regimental history later. Last edited by pinfrin; 05-09-18 at 08:29 PM. Reason: unit |
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Agreed. The 5/1st Punjabis, formerly the 82nd, went to Pakistan in '47 as it was composed of Punjabis Muslims, Sikhs and, I believe, one company of Jats, so most likely Mahrattas.
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The turban is typical Maratha. I would go with 21 Div, 1/5 Mahratta Lt Infy.
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Many thanks for your contributions, gentlemen.
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Here's the same sign being worn by a member of 163 Regt RAC (formerly 13th Bn The Sherwood Foresters) in 267 Armd Bde, 43 Armd Div.
163 Regt RAC.jpg |
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