32nd Sikh Pioneers

32nd Sikh Pioneers

The 32nd Sikh Pioneers were a regiment of the Indian Army during British rule. The regiment was founded in 1857 as the "Punjab Sappers (Pioneers)". After a series of names changes, it became the "32nd Punjab Pioneers" in 1901 and the "32nd Sikh Pioneers" in 1903. In 1922, it united with 23rd Sikh Pioneers and 34th Sikh Pioneers, to form 2nd Bn, 3rd Sikh Pioneers.

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* [http://www.regiments.org/regiments/southasia/inf/1903-032.htm 32nd Sikh Pioneers]


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