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The Burma Regiment was formed in India in September 1942, mainly from non-Burmese survivors of the retreat from Burma. The initial plan was to raise six battalions, though it is doubtful if all were formed. These were:
By early 1943, only two battalions could be found in the British order of battle:
The remaining men, including many Gurkhas, were transferred to the Burma Intelligence Corps and used on attachment to other forces. Later, the regiment had returned to six battalions:
1st Battalion, The Burma Regiment fought at Kohima as Corps Troops to XXXIII Corps and in the reconquest of Burma with first 33 Indian Infantry Brigade (7 Indian Infantry Division) and then 9 Indian Infantry Brigade (5 Indian Infantry Division). At the end of the war the battalion went first to Singapore and then went on to serve at Palembang, Sumatra, landing on 25 October 1945 and leaving a year later. In 1944 the Chin Hills Battalion served as Corps Troops to IV Corps. After the end of the war, the fate of the battalions of the Burma Regiment became thus:
In 1948, the regiment transferred to the new Burma Army on independence. 17 January, 1999
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