cWW2 1943-46 British Indian Army Chamar Regiment Medium Sized Brass Officer Button

cWWII, Charmar Regt scarce, 19mm med size button fixed shank officer pattern for wear on pockets or cuffs of the Service Dress or Tropical Jacket. No maker marks. GC.

The Regiment was formed on 1st March 1943 and disbanded in 1946. It fought with distinction until the war’s end in Burma with the Chindits.

World War Two: The Regiment Raised on 1 March 1943, the regiment was initially assigned to the 268th Indian Infantry Brigade, which was part of 43rd Armoured Division in July 1943 and when the division was broken up to form the 44th Armoured Division the Chamar Regiment was included in the new division. During this time the regiment did not take part in any fighting.


Later, the Chamar Regiment became part of 23rd India Infantry Division. In mid-1944, the regiment's 1st Battalion was committed to the Burma Campaign to fight against Imperial Japanese Army in Nagaland. The fighting lasted over three months, during which time the regiment took part in the Battle of Kohima.

The Chamar regiment distinguished itself in the field of battle. It was part of the force that lifted the siege of Imphal and advanced against the Imperial army by liberating Burma along with other units of the army. They also took part in the assault on Kamo, Tokyo, Imphal, Mandla, Burma, Rangoon and cleared the city of Japanese troops. By mid 1945 the Chamar regiment had helped free entire Burma from Japanese occupation. The dropping of the Atomic bombs on Japan, brought about the surrender of Japan.

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