5/8 punjab regiment in wwii

[Guest pikemedals]

hi gang,trying to find out where the 5-8th punjab regiment in what theatre of war they serve in wwii many thanks paul

[Ed_Haynes]

According to John Gaylor's book, there were in India, Burma, Malaya, and the Dutch East Indies.

Let me check other sources.

[Guest pikemedals]

nice one ed

[Michael Johnson]

I think they must have been on the Frontier. They lost 51 men May 12, 1940. Sounds like a major engagement. All are on the Delhi-Karachi Memorial.

[Ed_Haynes]

I think they must have been on the Frontier. They lost 51 men May 12, 1940. Sounds like a major engagement. All are on the Delhi-Karachi Memorial.

Right, Michael. That is "India".

[Michael Johnson]

Try telling that to the Waziris.

There is a difference between being at your home station in India, and being in the Northwest Frontier Province.

An extract from the 1939-45 Star Regulations: "India (North West Frontier) 3.2.40 24.5.40"

The Star was awarded during this time period, indicating a major operation.

Edited May 20, 2008 by Michael Johnson

[Michael Johnson]

The 5/8th were in the Kohat Brigade at the start of the War: http://home.adelphia.net/~dryan67/orders/ia.html

[Guest pikemedals]

many thanks paul