| 1851 Light Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1967 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type |  Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Cameleers |
| Motto(s) | SARVATRA, IZZAT-O-IQBAL “Everywhere with Honour and Glory”. |
| Colors | "Red & Navy Blue" |
| Anniversaries | Raising day – 12 April |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 1851 Lt Regt |
1851 Light Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
1851 Light Regiment was raised on 12 April 1967 as 185 Light Regiment (Pack) under 12 Artillery Brigade at Bikaner. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Veer Bahadur Singh. The unit was unique in being the only camel pack artillery regiment of the Indian Army and hence was nicknamed as the cameleers. The unit was redesignated as 1851 Light Regiment in 1984. [1]
The regiment consists of two batteries of Rajputs and one battery of Ahirs. [1]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations [1] –
The regiment has won two mentioned in dispatches, and four GOC-in-C Commendation Cards. [1]
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