52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force)
The 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) was an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1846 as the 2nd Regiment of Infantry The Frontier Brigade. It was designated as the 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) in 1903 and became 2nd Battalion (Sikhs) 12th Frontier Force Regiment in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 4th Battalion The Frontier Force Regiment.
| 52nd Sikhs (Frontier Force) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1846–1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Nickname(s) | Dogra Paltan, Tunpur Bwanja |
| Uniform | Drab; faced scarlet |
| Engagements | North West Frontier of India Second Sikh War 1848-49 India Mutiny 1857-58 Second Afghan War 1878-80 Expedition to Somaliland 1902-03 First World War 1914-18 Iraqi Revolt 1920 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Brig AE Cumming, VC, OBE, MC |
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