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
Quarter Guard of 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry. Watercolour by AC Lovett, c. 1910. Two Punjabi Muslims on the left and a Hazara on the right.
124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry, 1913. Punjabi Musalman', 1927
24th (Baluchistan) (Duchess of Connaught's Own) Regiment of Bombay Infantry. Lieutenant Colonel Alfred A Pearson (centre) commanding. Quetta, 1896.
The 10th Baluch or Baluch Regiment was a regiment of the British Indian Army from 1922 to 1947. After independence, it was transferred to the Pakistan Army. In 1956, it was amalgamated with the 8th Punjab and Bahawalpur Regiments. During more than a hundred years of military service, the 10th Baluch Regiment acquired a distinguished record amongst the regiments of the British Indian Army. Its list of honours and awards includes four Victoria Crosses.
10th Baluch Regiment
127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry. Watercolour by AC Lovett, c. 1910.
Sepoy Khudadad Khan, VC, 129th DCO Baluchis, Hollebeke Sector, First Battle of Ypres, 31 October 1914.
Photograph with Field Marshal Sir William Birdwood, C-in-C in India, on occasion of Colour Presentation to the 1st, 4th, 5th and 10th Battalions of 10th Baluch Regiment. Karachi, 15 November 1929.
