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Question: Sarawak Gazette : The Sarawak Rangers, 1st March 1932 (Volume : LXII, Number : 42)
Answer: Although the Sarawak Rangers were only given the title in September 1872, an armed force had been maintained in Kuching since 1862. In 1870, the command was assumed by Major F.A. Walter, a retired officer of the 97th foot. He was dismissed the service for illegal trading in 1871. His successor was G.H. Bacchus, formerly of the 7th Dragoon Guards. It waas during the officer’s tenure of command, that the force was granted its present title.
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