Why does the DLI have the Battle Honour ‘Persia’?
In 1839 the 2nd Bombay European Infantry Regiment was raised in India by the Honourable East India Company. This Company governed India and had its own Army of Indian and British soldiers. In 1856 a HEIC Army from Bombay, including the 2nd Bombay European Light Infantry (made Light Infantry in 1840), invaded Persia. This war against Persia (now known as Iran) was fought over Afghanistan and the 2nd Bombay European LI saw action in the battles of Bushire, Reshire and Kooshab. Later these Battle Honours were added to the DLI’s Battle Honours.
