94 Field Regiment (India)

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94 Field Regiment
Active1963 – present
Country Flag of India.svg India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Flag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army
Type Regiment of Artillery Insignia (India).svg Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)Charwa Gunners
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries20 June – Raising Day
Insignia
Abbreviation94 Fd Regt

94 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

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Formation and history

The regiment was raised as 94 Mountain Composite Regiment (Towed) on 20 June 1963 at Haldwani. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Sukhinder Singh. It was initially equipped with 120 mm Brandt mortars. [1] The regiment consists of headquarters battery, 941, 942 and 943 field batteries.

Operations

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

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards [1]

Notable officers

Other achievements

See also

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References

  1. 1 2 3 "94 Field Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover". 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  2. Singh, Harbaksh (2012). War Despatches: Indo-Pak Conflict 1965. Lancer Publishers LLC. ISBN   978-8170621171.
  3. Gulati, YB (1973). History of the Regiment of Artillery, Indian Army. Leo Cooper Ltd. p. 250. ISBN   978-0850521184.
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  10. "COAS Commendation Card". 2005-08-15. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  11. "COAS Commendation Card". 2006-01-15. Retrieved 2023-03-21.
  12. "Charwa Gunners" . Retrieved 2023-03-21.