55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force)
The 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) was a regiment of the British Indian Army. It was raised in 1849 as the 1st Regiment of Punjab Infantry. It was designated as the 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) in 1903 and became 1st Battalion (Coke's) 13th Frontier Force Rifles in 1922. In 1947, it was allocated to the Pakistan Army, where it continues to exist as 7th Battalion The Frontier Force Regiment.
| 55th Coke's Rifles (Frontier Force) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1849–1922 |
| Country | British India |
| Branch | British Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 1 Battalion |
| Nickname(s) | Coke Paltan |
| Uniform | Dark green; scarlet piping |
| Engagements | North West Frontier of India Indian Mutiny 1857–58 Second Afghan War 1878–80 First World War 1914–18 Third Afghan War 1919 |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Lt Gen Muneer Hafiz, Maj Gen Muhammad Jaffar HI (M) |
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