NAM.1972-05-81-4-24

Photograph showing a soldier of the Mysore Lancers mounted on horseback and holding his lance and pennant, Bangalore, April 1916. The image relates to the 1/25th (County of London) (Cyclist) Bn, The London Regiment who were stationed there. Buildings can be seen behind him. The Mysore state forces included a lancer unit, reorganised in 1892 for the Imperial Service Troops (IST) scheme, and a transport unit. The IST had been established to train the troops of Indian princely states up to the standard of the Indian Army. From a collection of 87 photographs collected by Sgt Arthur John King 1/25th (County of London) (Cyclist) Bn The London Regiment, particularly when in India between 1916-1919. Other subjects include the Amritsar riots, time in Egypt, Suez and India. Associated with World War One (1914-1918) and the North-West Frontier (1900-1919).

World War One, India (1914-1918)