During the Second World War, the 15th Punjab Regiment raised ten new battalions. Most of the active battalions were engaged in fighting the Japanese in the Far East except the 3rd Battalion, which fought in Somaliland and Italy. Performance of the 4th Battalion in Burma in particular was outstanding. The battalion suffered 921 casualties and was awarded numerous gallantry awards including two Victoria Crosses to Lieutenant Karamjeet Singh Judge and Naik Gian Singh. Buttons by: primary name: J R Gaunt Ltd other nameJ R Gaunt & Son Ltd other name J R Gaunt Details individual; manufacturer/factory Other dates 18thC (estd) Biography Manufacturer of enamelled and button badges. Established in the 18thC, the firm prospered as a manufacturer of badges and buttons for the armed forces. Registered in 1899, it had a London base from the 19thC until at least the 1930s. Subsequently became a subsidiary of the Royal Mint (q.v.).
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