Indian Long Range Squadron or ILRS was the British Indian Army unit during World War II. It was formed by requesting volunteers from the 2nd Lancers, 11th Cavalry and 18th Cavalry of all sections of the 3rd Indian Motor Brigade. Originally formed for the border patrol between the Soviet Union and Persia and Afghanistan. ILRS is trained by and performs missions with the Long Range Desert Group (LRDG) but is not part of LRDG.
Video Indian Long Range Squadron
Formation
The ILRS was formed on December 25, 1941, and consisted of four patrols: 'J' (Jat), 'P' (Punjabi), 'M' (Muslim) and 'S' (Sikh) (S). In December 1941, 'J' and 'R' (Rajput) patrols were attached to LRDG, their titles changed to 'I1' and 'I2' to avoid confusion with New Zealand 'R' Patrols. In October 1942, two other Indian patrols 'M' and 'S' were also attached to LRDG and who patrolled 'I3' and 'I4'.
Commander ILRS is Mayor Samuel Vallis Mcoy MBE, patrol commander is:
- 'J' Patrol Lieutenant James Edward Cantlay
- 'P' Patrol Captain Travers John Durrant Birdwood
- 'M Patrol Captain Alan Browning Rand
- 'S' Patrol Lieutenant Gilbert William Nangle
Maps Indian Long Range Squadron
Reference
- Molinari, Andrea. A desert digger: Axis and Allied Forces 1940-43 . Botley, UK: Osprey Publishing, 2007. ISBNÃ, 1-84603-006-4
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