The class composition was Ahirs and Punjabi Muslims.

[2] In 1942, during World War II, the regiment was deployed in Colombo as part of the 34 Infantry Division in Ceylon Garrison.

[3] The batteries composed of Punjabi Muslims moved to Pakistan.

Lt Col KS Sandhu was the first Indian Commanding Officer.

During the victory parade held in London in 1946, the Regiment was represented by its first Ahir Subedar Major Shib Sahai, Sardar Bahadur, OBI and three Other ranks.