61 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
| 61 Medium Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1962 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Thambi Tigers |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 April– Raising Day |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 61 Med Regt |
Formation and history
editThe 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
editThe regiment has taken part in the following operations[1] –
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]
The regiment took part in Operation Cactus Lily in the western front. It lost one OR during the war.[5]
- Other operations
- Operation Trident : 1986-1987
- Operation Meghdoot : 1989-1990
- Operation Rakshak II (counter terrorist operations) : 1992-1994
- Operation Vijay : 1999
- Operation Rakshak : counter terrorist operations in Jammu and Kashmir, 2007-2009
Gallantry awards
editThe regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1] –
- Sena Medal – 4[6]
- Mentioned in dispatches – 2
- Chief of Army Staff Commendation cards – 1
- Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation cards – 1
- General Officer Commanding in Chief Commendation cards – 12
War Cry
editThe 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "61 Field Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover". 2012-05-19. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "162 Medium Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover". 2014-10-01. Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ Singh, Harbaksh (2012). War Despatches: Indo-Pak Conflict 1965. Lancer Publishers LLC. ISBN 978-8170621171.
- ^ "Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997 (1965)". Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997 (1971)". Retrieved 2022-12-05.
- ^ "368 Republic Day Gallantry and Other Defence Decorations Announced". 2014-01-25. Retrieved 2022-12-05.