124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry
The 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army raised in 1820 as the 2nd (Marine) Battalion 12th Regiment of Bombay Native Infantry. It was designated as the 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry in 1903 and became 1st Battalion 10th Baluch Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 6th Battalion of The Baloch Regiment.
| 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1903–1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 3 Battalions |
| Uniform | Red; faced deep green; emerald green in 1885 Drab; faced red in 1891; red trousers |
| Engagements | Expedition to Aden 1839 Indian Rebellion of 1857 Second Afghan War 1879-80 British East Africa 1896 World War I (Mesopotamia, Persia, Palestine) Third Afghan War 1919 Iraqi Revolt 1920 |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel-in-Chief | The Duchess of Connaught |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Gen Sir Alfred Astley Pearson, KCB |
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