'Subadar-Major (Hony. Captain) Krishna Bosle', 128th Pioneers, 1922 (c)

Photograph, 1922 (c).

Subadar Major Krishna Bhosle was an Indian and British King's Indian Orderly Officer in 1922. Bhoelse served in Mesopotamia during World War One (1914-1918) and was awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal and the Order of British India.

The King's Indian Orderly Officers were distinguished Indian army officers chosen annually to act as the King's honorary bodyguard in the United Kingdom. Originally six in number the number was reduced to four in 1904.

The 28th Bombay Native Infantry was raised in 1846. The term 'Native' was dropped from its title in 1885. In 1888 the regiment became the 28th (Pioneer) Regiment of Bombay Infantry. In 1901 the unit became the 28th Bombay Pioneers. It was renumbered the 128th Pioneers as part of the reform of the Indian Army in 1903. In 1922 the 128th Pioneers was amalgamated and formed the 3rd Battalion of the 2nd Bombay Pioneers. The regiment fought on the North West Frontier of India, the Sudan and served in the Middle East during World War One (1914-1918).

From an album of 27 photographs relating to the 128th Pioneers, 28th Bombay Pioneers and the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Bombay Pioneers, 1870-1928.