110 Medium Regiment (India) Explained

Unit Name:110 Medium Regiment
Dates:1981–present
Country: India
Allegiance:India
Branch: Indian Army
Type: Artillery
Size:Regiment
Equipment:155 mm Haubits FH77/B Howitzer
Identification Symbol:110 Med Regt
Identification Symbol Label:Abbreviation
Nickname:Double One Zero
Pulverisers
Motto:Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
Colors:Red & Navy Blue
Anniversaries:1 January – Raising Day

110 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation and history

The regiment was raised at Allahabad on 1 January 1981 with 130 mm guns. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel (later Colonel) APS Grewal. The regiment was initially attached to an infantry division in Central India, following which it has served as part of an infantry division, an independent artillery brigade, an armoured division and a mountain division. The regiment has also taken part in counter-insurgency duties at different locations.[1]

Equipment

The regiment has had the following guns in chronological order[1] -

Operations

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

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards –

War cry

The war cry of the unit is झण्डा ऊँचा रहे हमारा (Jhanda Ooncha Rahe Hamara), which translates to Keep Our Flag High.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 110 Medium Regiment Silver Jubilee APO postal cover. 2006-10-05. 2022-11-21.
  2. Web site: Gallantry awards announced. 2000-01-25. 2022-11-21.
  3. Web site: List Of Personnel Being Awarded COAS Commendation On The Occasion Of Independence Day-2022. 2022-08-15. 2022-11-21.
  4. Web site: VCOAS Commendation card. 2005-08-15. 2022-11-21.