Английская Википедия:61 Medium Regiment (India)

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Шаблон:Short description Шаблон:Infobox military unit 61 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation and history

The regiment was raised as 61 Field Regiment on 1 April 1962 at Mohamadi Lines, Golconda Fort, Hyderabad. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel RS Bawa. Following initial training, it was declared fit for operations on 31 March 1963.[1] The regiment shed its S battery to 162 Field Regiment on its formation in 1963.[2] The unit presently consists of 157, 158 and 159 batteries and has been converted to a medium regiment.

Operations

The regiment has taken part in the following operations[1]

Indo-Pakistani War of 1965

It was posted under 14 Infantry Division during the war.[3] It took part in Operation Chawinda and lost one officer and one other ranks (OR) during the war.[4]

Indo-Pakistani War of 1971

The regiment took part in Operation Cactus Lily in the western front. It lost one OR during the war.[5]

Other operations

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1]

War Cry

The war cry of the regiment is Velluvom, velluvom, vetrikonde selluvom, which translates to We will win and we will continue to win.[1]

See also

List of artillery regiments of Indian Army

References

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