17th Dogra Regiment
| 17th Dogra Regiment | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1922–1947 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
The 17th Dogra Regiment was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1922, after the Indian government decided to reform the army moving away from single battalion regiments to multi battalion regiments. After the partition of India in 1947, it was allocated to the new Indian Army and renamed the Dogra Regiment.
Formation
- 1st Battalion - formerly the 37th (Prince of Wales's Own) Dogras
- 2nd Battalion - formerly the 38th Dogras
- 3rd Battalion - formerly the 1st Battalion, 41st Dogras
- 10th (Training) Battalion formerly the 2nd Battalion, 41st Dogras
References
Sources
- "17th Dogra Regiment". regiments.org. Archived from the original on 11 October 2007.
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