India - Nepal - Pakistan
Mar. 03, 1948 - India's Farewell To The British Army. With bands, banners and Auld Lang Syne, India gave a ceremonial farewell to British Army, when men of the Battalion of the Somerset light infantry embarked for Britain in the 22, 000-ton Emprss of Australia las Saturday. Crowds of Indians Standing 20 to 30 deep cheered, clapped and waved goodbye as 56 officers and men of the battalion formed a colours escort and paraded before guards of honour Indian Army and Navy units before embarking t the 83 foot-high Gateway of India dominating Bombay Harbour. The gathering stood while the British and India's National Anthems were played. Photo Shows: His Excellency, Sir Marshal Singh, Governor of Bombay took the salute during the march past of the outgoing Somerset Light Infantry battalion and he is here seen on dias with General G.L.Whistelr, Commander of the battalion (left) and other high officers
