1914-15 Star (No 3723 Sepoy Gauhar Ali, 57/Rfls. F.F.)

This Indian soldier was a Punjabi Musalman, who held the rank of Sepoy (Private) while serving with the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (Frontier Force) a 'Piffer' infantry regiment, of the British Indian Army

On the outbreak of the Great War, the composition of the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles (a second battalion was only raised in 1918) a mixed class regiment - comprised of 8 x companies; 2 x Sikhs, 2 x Dogras, 2 x Punjabi Musalmans & 2 x Pathans

During the Great War, 57th (Wilde's) Rifles served overseas in France, Egypt & German East Africa

In 1922, the 57th (Wilde's) Rifles were amalgamated with several other battalions, and became the 5th Battalion 13th Frontier Force Rifles

Condition: VF

Code: 22225