CHAPTER VIII

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THE GLORY AND THE PRICE

IN this the greatest of all wars few regiments of the Indian Army contributed more to the cause of Empire and of Victory, in most gallant service, in stern endurance, and in bloodshed, than did the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry. With its many battalions serving in all major theatres of war in which the Indian Army was represented, and always with distinction, its fine record will bear comparison with the best.

Few indeed are the regiments whose lists of honours and awards exceed the splendid record earned by the gallantry and devoted service of the officers and other ranks of the 5th Mahratta Light Infantry as the following list, not necessarily yet complete, will show :—

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To the men whose brave deeds earned these decorations, and to those many others whose gallantry received no tangible reward, all honour is due, but never must be forgotten the bitter price at which the glory of victory was bought. In the various campaigns, fought in three continents, the following battle casualties were sustained in addition to the not inconsiderable numbers who lost their lives as the result of accident or through sickness :—

The Regiment honours the sacrifice, and the memory, of these comrades.

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