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New Indian Army recruits, 1943 (c)
Photograph, World War Two, India, 1943 (c).
New members of the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry enjoy a break and a drink in the canteen during their training at the regimental depot at Belgaum. With the expansion of the regiment during World War Two (1939-1945) thousands of volunteers from across Maharashtra flocked to the colours.
From an album of 37 photographs associated with 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, compiled by Major C W Boultwood.
NAM Accession Number
NAM. 1982-10-31-30
Copyright/Ownership
National Army Museum, Out of Copyright
Location
National Army Museum, Study collection
Object URL
https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1982-10-31-30