Efficiency Medal. GVI first issue with bar 'India' (Sepoy Chandu Ram. 11-17 Dogra R., I.T.F.)

The recipient was a Dogra Rajput of the Hindu faith serving as a Sepoy (Private) with the 11th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment of the Indian Territorial Force

The Indian Territorial Force - an exclusive Indian volunteer force - was created in 1922. The territorial battalion of the Dogras was raised at Jullunder (Punjab) as 1st (Territorial) Battalion, 37th (The Prince of Wales's Own) Dogras - the name was however short lived with the regiment being restyled the following year as 11th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment. During the Second World War 11/17 Dogras were converted to 'regular' status in 1941, and was redesignated as 6th Battalion 17th Dogra Regiment

Condition: About VF

Code: 23179