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	Havildar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Havildar was the equivalent rank to Sergeant in the British Indian Army, next above Naik, and is still used in the modern Indian Army and Pakistan Army.
		Above this is the Company Havildar Major (CHM) who was the most senior non-commissioned officer in a company (equivalent to a Company Sergeant Major).
		Above this appointment there were the appointments of Regimental Quartermaster Havildar (RQMH) (Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant) and Regimental Havildar Major (RHM) (Regimental Sergeant Major).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Havildar (235 words)

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		Major Campbell Wheeler at once led a charge with another officer and three men, receiving a severe bayonet wound in the head, but managed, in spite of this, to disperse the enemy.
		Havildar Gaje Ghale was in command of one platoon: he had never been under fire before and the platoon consisted of young soldiers.
		Major Blaker then advanced ahead of his men through very heavy fire and, in spite of being severely wounded in the arm by a grenade he located the machine guns, which were the pivot of the enemy defence, and single handed charged the position.
	www.army.mod.uk /brigade_of_gurkhas/hqbg/vcs (4437 words)

	Sikhs in British Armed Forces: Gateway to Sikhism (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Major E. Jones officiated in command of the Battalion until the beginning of December, when Lieutenant-Colonel Bamford arrived to command the Battalion again.
		The Brass Band arrived from the Regimental Centre towards the end of April and by the 1st of May all arrangements for the parade; and Centenary celebrations were complete.
		At the beginning of the parade the Regimental Colour was in charge of Havildar Nand Singh, V.C., and was guarded by two sentries, Lance-Naik Dewa Singh, I.D.S.M., and Lance-Naik Karam Singh M.M. The Colour was still borne by the pike which was shattered by a bullet in the fighting in Lucknow in 1857.
	www.allaboutsikhs.com /warriors/sww_malaya_1945.htm (2191 words)

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		It is possible--even probable--that with all their love of independence, the majority of the inhabitants of the mountains would have been willing, until their liberties were actually curtailed, to remain in passive submission, soothed by the increase of material prosperity.
		Major Deane now reported that the Mad Mullah and his gathering were advancing down the valley, and recommended that the Amandara Pass, four miles away, should be held.
		Overtaking Major Taylor, Colonel McRae led the party, which then amounted to perhaps twenty men, swiftly down the road, It was a race on which the lives of hundreds depended.
	www.gutenberg.org /dirs/etext05/mkdff10.txt (20794 words)

	Havildar: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Above this is the Company Havildar Major (CHM) who was the most senior non-commissioned officer (non-commissioned officer: a non-commissioned officer (sometimes noncommissioned officer), or nco, is an...
		Above this appointment there were the appointments of Regimental Quartermaster Havildar (RQMH) (Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant (Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant: regimental quartermaster sergeant (rqms) is an appointment held by a senior warrant officer...
		The last two appointments are not now used in majority of units, the duties being taken up by the Naib Subedar (Subedar: subedar is a mid-level rank in the indian army....
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/havildar (351 words)

	Science Fair Projects - Havildar
		Havildar was the equivalent rank to Sergeant in the British Indian Army, next above Naik.
		Based on seniority and merit Havildars can also be given extra appointments for which they recieve an appointment pay.
		Above this comes the Company Havildar Major (CHM) who is the senior most NCO in a Company.
	www.all-science-fair-projects.com /science_fair_projects_encyclopedia/Havildar (327 words)

	Frontier India - Maratha Light Infantry- 1908-1921 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It was deployed thus: Regimental HQ and three companies at the Maud Bridge on the left bank of the River Tigris, and one company at Jilani in the South East corner of Baghdad, on heavy guards and for local duties.
		Major Eberhardie with the rest of the Brigade less the 116th Flying Column remained on the Tigris.
		Major Daniels of the 116th and other military officers proceeded as part of the military mission to Sulemaniyah.
	frontierindia.com /content/view/28/33 (5626 words)

	Sikh army regiments infantry valour war
		A major portion of the substance of the Regiment traces its origins to Maharaja Ranjit Singh's Army.
		The Regimental motto is the vow taken by Guru Gobind Singh, "Nische kar apni jeet karon" - with determination, I'll fetch triumph.
		The Regimental March is a hymn written by Guru Gobind Singh during the Battle of Chamkaur, "De shiva bar mohey ehai" and the battle cry is "Bole so nihal, sat sri akal".
	www.info-sikh.com /SSPage1.html (2627 words)

	Frontier India - Maratha Light Infantry-The Early Years 1800-1910 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Significant landmarks during this period were two major changes in designation pursuant to policy, changes in establishment, presentation of new Colours and overseas forays to Aden, the Persian Gulf, Suakin, the Somali Coast, Jubaland in East Africa, and British East Africa for which it was granted a Battle Honour.
		In 1807 the Regiment was moved to Kathiawar under Major Walker and was present at the siege of Kundoorna Ranaka.
		Major Miles, Lieutenant Walter and Lieutenant Simpson of the 16th Regiment Native Infantry, as well as the whole of their detachments, worked to my entire satisfaction.
	frontierindia.com /content/view/27/33 (6329 words)

	The Sikh Regiments : Gateway to Sikhism
		In 1922 the regimental pattern was introduced in the infantry and all the battalions were renumbered.
		This move along with the move of the Regimental Center to Ramgarh was opposed by most of the serving and retired senior officers of the Sikh Regiment.
		The Regimental Centre was in Nowshera (N.W.F.P.), then it moved to Ambala Cantt in 1947, in 1952 it moved again to Meerut and in 1977 moved to Ramgarh, Bihar.
	www.allaboutsikhs.com /warriors/sikhregt.htm (8468 words)

	Victoria Cross Research Page - C
		Major General Coffin also was a Companion of (the Order of) the Bath (CB) as well as being awarded the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) and Bar.
		As Brigade Major he not only conducted battalions up to their positions but when the brigade headquarters was heavily shelled he went out with the medical officer to remove the wounded to places of safety, although he himself was suffering from gas and other shell effects.
		Despite heavy casualties Major Currie never considered the possibility of failure and in the final assault seven enemy tanks 12, 88 mm guns and 40 vehicles were destroyed, 300 Germans were killed, 500 wounded and 1,100 captured..
	www.victoriacross.co.uk /descrip_c.html (17775 words)

	Rank Insignias (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The ranks of Subedar Major, Subedar and Naib Subedar are used in the Infantry while the ranks of Risaldar Major, Risaldar and Naib Risaldar are used in the Armoured Corps.
		The rank badges of Regimental Havildar Major (RHM), Regimental Quarter Master Havildar (RQMH), Company Havildar Major (CHM) and Company Quarter Master Havildar (CQMH) are basically appointments given to a Havildar by his Commanding Officer (CO).
		The ranks of Havildar, Naik, Lance Naik and Sepoy are used in the Infantry, while the ranks of Daffadar, Lance Daffadar, Acting Lance Daffadar and Sowar are used in the Armoured Corps.
	www.bharat-rakshak.com /LAND-FORCES/Army/Ranks.html (1105 words)

	Description B's
		On 15th December 1899 at the Battle of Colenso, South Africa, Major Babtie rode under heavy rifle fire to attend to the wounded who were lying in advanced donga close to the rear of the guns.
		He was promoted to Major in 1882 (In The Victoria Cross 1856 to 1920he is stated as being a Captain) and served as an Intelligence Officer in the Burma Campaign of 1886-87.
		The major went ahead of his men through very heavy fire and in spite of being severely wounded in the arm, located the machine-guns and single-handed charged the position.
	www.victoriacross.co.uk /descrip_b.html (18953 words)

	Seringapatam 1799: Terminology
		British battalions had a King's Colour and a Regimental colour that were carried into battle by ensigns and protected by serjeants (later colour-serjeants).
		Havildar: serjeant in an Indian infantry battalion; sepoy non-commissioned officer.
		A military commission as Paymaster could be purchased, but the regimental Colonel had to approve.
	www.lib.mq.edu.au /digital/seringapatam/terminology.html (2226 words)

	British Empire: Armed Forces: Units: Gurkhas: 2nd Gurkha Rifles
		The royal family and the majority of the inhabitants of Khatmandu are descended from Thakurs and Rajputs from India while the Gurkha tribes are of Mongolian descent.
		Major Reid led seven companies of his Sirmoors, two companies of the 60th Rifles and 150 Guides together with two artillery pieces to meet them.
		Major Donald Macintyre and Rifleman Inderjit Thapa scaled the stockade and fought their way through the desperate tribesmen before they were joined by the rest of the Gurkhas.
	www.britishempire.co.uk /forces/armyunits/gurkha/2ndgurkhas.htm (2843 words)

	Combat Mission: Afrika Korps
		Generally a Major or Oberstleutnant, in badly shattered units even a Leutnant might be found commanding the remnants of a battalion, or battalion-sized battlegroup.
		Captains and Majors were generally found in charge of companies; acting company commanders were usually given temporary rank to match their appointment.
		The WO II was most commonly found in an infantry battalion as either the Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant, or as the Company Sergeant Major of one of the companies.
	members.shaw.ca /madorosh/table.htm (1578 words)

	Pakistan Times \| Top Story: Defence Day celebrated with zeal in Pakistan
		Major Raja Aziz Bhatti Shaheed embraced Shahadat in 1965 at Burki, Lahore.
		Major General Rashad Mahmood, General Officer Commanding, laid a floral wreath at the monument of Major Muhammad Akram Shaheed at Jhelum, Major Akram embraced Shahadat at District Hilli in East Pakistan.
		The contingents of the respective Regimental Centres and Units of the Shuhada presented the salute as a mark of tribute for the epic action of their great warriors.
	pakistantimes.net /2005/09/07/top2.htm (1785 words)

	Ranks and Appointments of the Land Forces of the British Empire and Commonwealth
		When the regiment coalesced into a single tactical formation of ten companies in the late 17th and early 18th century, the Lieutenant Colonel became the real commanding officer on the field, and the Colonel was gradually relegated to a more ceremonial and political role.
		It was not until the mid-19th century that the regimental system of multiple battalions began to emerge, and the "Colonel of the Regiment" remained the overall head of these growing families, which in the infantry eventually included Regulars, Militia, and Volunteers/Territorials.
		In the 17th century a lieutenant-colonel commanded one of three wings of a Colonel's regiment (the colonel and major commanding the others), and since the mid 18th century has had actual command of a battalion or battalion-sized regiment.
	www.regiments.org /biography/ranks.htm (2783 words)

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		Major Sir George Gutch was next in command, and Tom Thrupp, as kind a fellow as ever ran a Mahratta through the body, was second Major.
		The lieutenant was instructed to look to them and to their prisoner; and as Bobbachy was severely injured by the blow which I had given him, and was, moreover, bound hand and foot, and gagged smartly with cords, I considered myself sure of his person.
		Macgillicuddy did not make his appearance when I reviewed my little force, and the three havildars were likewise absent: this did not surprise me, as I had told them not to leave their prisoner; but desirous to speak with the lieutenant, I despatched a messenger to him, and ordered him to appear immediately.
	www.gutenberg.org /dirs/etext99/majgh10.txt (16804 words)

	Regiment of Artillery
		Individual honours apart, it was the collective valour and dedication of Indian gunners that caused Sir Winston Churchil to rise from his seat in the House of Commons to pay tribute to them for their decisive role in the Battle of Bir Hachiem against Rommel’s Panzer Army.
		Major restructure of Indian Artillery took place after the Chinese Aggression of 1962.
		It was also instrumental in defeating Pakistani designs to capture large Indian territories in the Western Sector to subsequently use it for negotiations, specially in the areas of Poonch and Chamb in Jammu and Kashmir, Hussainiwala and Fazilka in Punjab and Laungwala in Rajasthan.
	indianarmy.nic.in /ararty1.htm (1865 words)

	Glossary-British and Indian Army
		The caps were made distinctive with dicing in some regiments and individual regimental cap badges.
		A regimentally distinct decorative leather belt covered with lace that holds the pouch in the small of the back of the wearer.
		A military organization unit within a cavalry regiment commanded by a Captain or Major with a strength of 60 to 150 men.
	www.members.dca.net /fbl/glossary.html (2001 words)

	Project South Asia
		The bearers went forward with a small personnel, mostly with horsed ambulances, until they got into touch with the Regimental Aid Posts, when they established positions known as Advanced Dressing Stations, to which the wounded were transferred by stretcher-bearers as rapidly as possible.
		Thence, after the first field dressings had been inspected and, if necessary, readjusted, the wounded were removed to the Dressing Stations established two or three miles in rear of the trenches by the Tent Divisions of the Field Ambulances.
		To these men and to the gallantry and self-devotion of the regimental stretcher-bearers is due the fact that so few wounded were abandoned upon the battlefields.
	www.mssu.edu /projectsouthasia/HISTORY/secondarydocs/Military/IndianCorpsinFrance.htm (5230 words)

	BBC - WW2 People's War - Marching on to Laffan's Plain - Chapter 6 - A3222415
		They were the regimental dhobis (washermen), nais (barbers), mochis (cobblers), durzis (tailors) and sweepers (sanitary men).
		Major Eden, already quite fluent in Urdu, with the aid of the patriarchal Subedar Maula Dad Khan would make it clear that we were not going to countenance violence.
		The Commandant of 14 ETC who was also the Mess President was a Major RE who wore with his uniform of pith helmet, khaki shorts and shirt, the navy blue woollen stockings of the Bombay Sappers and Miners.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/ww2/A3222415 (2876 words)

	Reference.com/Encyclopedia/Adjutant
		In the military, an adjutant is a regimental staff officer, who assists the colonel, or commanding officer of a garrison or regiment, in the details of regimental and garrison duty.
		Unlike the RAO (who is an officer of the Adjutant General's Corps), the adjutant is a member of the corps or regiment of which their unit is a part.
		For all formal parades which is related to the passing of day-to-day orders, the standard procedure is for the Company Havildar Major's first reporting to the Subedar Adjutant (SA), and the Subedar Adjutant in turn reporting to the Adjutant.
	www.reference.com /browse/wiki/Adjutant (437 words)

	HISTORY
		In the same year he was succeeded as Deputy Commissioner by Major (afterwards Sir H. B.) Lumsden, the first Commandant of the Corps of Guides, to be succeeded by the famous John Nicholson in 1857.
		Major Beecher, Deputy Commissioner of Hazara, contributed to the column one of the two Irregular Infantry regiments stationed in Hazara.
		The mutineers (now some 200 strong) then broke open the regimental magazine, and, having supplied themselves with ammunition, rushed to the bridge-of-boats to cross the Kabul River and join the main body of the 55th at Mardan.
	www.peshawar1.com /htmls/history/history05.html (2268 words)

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		Major Lumsden, who has represented the British Government in that country in various diplomatic capacities, stated (some years since) that the regular army of the Ameer consisted of sixteen regiments of infantry, three of cavalry, and seventy-six field guns.
		The fate of the gallant Major Cavagnari and his mission, murdered at Kabul, September 3, 1879, made a deeper impression on the Afghan mind than the British occupation of Afghan cities or the Afghan losses in battle.
		These are sub-divided as follows: for the infantry one hundred and two sub-districts under regimental commanders; for the artillery there are twelve sub-districts, and for the cavalry two districts.
	www2.cddc.vt.edu /gutenberg/etext05/aaard10.txt (18245 words)

	Brigade of Gurkhas: Encyclopedia topic (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		After Indian independence – and partition (partition: A vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)) – in 1947 and under the Tripartite Agreement (Tripartite Agreement: the tripartite agreement between the united kingdom, india and nepal was a treaty...
		Havildar (Havildar: havildar was the equivalent rank to sergeant in the british indian army, next above...
		As a result, recruiting training was conducted at the various Gurkha regimental training certres in India (India: A republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947).
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /reference/brigade_of_gurkhas (3302 words)

	Andrew Geer. Mercy in Hell. 1943. Chapters 4-7. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The hut was large enough to house an office, a dormitory with eight beds (for men on the desert run when in the city), a private room for myself, and a storeroom.
		On this morning we watched an Indian Havildar Major (sergeant major) of a Sikh regiment ride past on a gallant gray stallion.
		Major Bert, commanding the First Ambulance Car Company, told me calmly the first night, "The Germans will begin their attack on May 27, at ten o'clock at nightfull moon, you know.
	www.ku.edu /carrie/specoll/AFS/library/4-ww2/Geer/mercy2.html (11897 words)

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		Surgeon Major Lloyds then stayed with the officer while the NCO went back to fetch further help in carrying the wounded man back to the fort, where he died a few minutes later.
		On 15/16 December 1944 in the Kaladan Valley, Burma (now Myanmar), Havildar Umrao Singh, who was in charge of a gun in an advanced section of his battery, repeatedly beat off enemy attacks.
		On 9 July 1944 near Taunghi, Burma (now Myanmar), Major Blaker was commanding a company which was held up during an important advance by close-range firing from medium and light machine-guns.
	www.burmastar.org.uk /vcs.htm (3681 words)

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