Subadar Gird Ali 106th Hazara Pioneers Gird Ali joined the Indian Army on 6th April 1893, and served with the 24th Regiment of Bombay Infantry. In April 1895, the Regiment embarked for Mombassa in British East Africa to help quell tribal raiding on trade caravans. While there, the Regiment performed as escorts, took part in flying columns, and manned outposts. The 24th would remain in East Africa until July 1896, when it returned to Quetta. For his service, Gird Ali was awarded the East and West Africa Medal with Mwele 1895-1896 around the rim. He also received, on 1st October 1895, his Viceroys Commission. In the summer of 1900, Jemadar Gird Ali along with a detachment of his Regiment, went to China with the 26th Regiment of Bombay Infantry to take part in putting down the Boxer rebellion. Following the campaign, on 6th November 1901, Jemadar Gird Ali was promoted Subadar. He was also awarded the China 1900 medal. In 1904, Subadar Gird Ali left his Regiment to join a brand new unit that was being formed in Quetta; the 106th Hazara Pioneers. Formed by drafts from the 124th and 126th Baluchistan Infantry (formerly the 24th and 26th Regiment of Bombay Infantry), which both contained a company of Hazaras, the 106th would become a purely Hazara regiment, with all four double companies being made up of the same class.
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