Английская Википедия:6th Rajputana Rifles
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The 6th Rajputana Rifles was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed 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.
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]
Formation 1922
- 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]
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