106th Regiment of Foot (Bombay Light Infantry)
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For other units with the same regimental number, see 106th Regiment of Foot (disambiguation).
The 106th Regiment of Foot (Bombay Light Infantry) was an infantry regiment of the British Army from 1862 to 1881, the third to bear the number after the Black Musqueteers (1761–1763) and a regiment raised briefly in 1794. It was formed by renaming the 2nd Bombay European Regiment, formed by the Honourable East India Company in 1839.[2] In 1881 the 106th Regiment was joined with the 68th (Durham) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) to form the Durham Light Infantry, as its second regular battalion.
Quick Facts 2nd Bombay European Regiment (to 1862), Active ...
2nd Bombay European Regiment (to 1862) 106th Regiment of Foot (Bombay Light Infantry) | |
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Active | 1839-1881 |
Country | East India Company (1839–1858) United Kingdom (1858–1881) |
Branch | Bombay Army (1839–1862) British Army (1862–1881) |
Type | light infantry |
Size | One battalion |
Garrison/HQ | Sunderland Barracks from 1872[1] |
Colours | Facing Colour: Pale Buff to 1842 White |
March | "Paddy Carey" |
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