New recruit on the firing range, 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, Belgaum, 1943 (c)
photograph, photograph
Accession Number
NAM.1982-10-31-13
Description
Photograph of a new recruit on the firing range, 1943 (c). A volunteer begins his training in the use of the Short Magazine Lee Enfield Rifle (SMLE), the standard infantry weapon of the Indian Army. The 5th Mahratta Light Infantry’s training establishment was at Belgaum. From album of 37 photographs associated with 5th Mahratta Light Infantry, compiled by Maj C W Boultwood, 1943 (c). Associated with World War Two (1939-1945).
Campaigns
World War Two (1939-1945)