76 Field Regiment (India) Explained

Unit Name:76 Field Regiment
Dates:1966 – present
Country: India
Allegiance:India
Branch: Indian Army
Type: Artillery
Size:Regiment
Identification Symbol:76 Fd Regt
Identification Symbol Label:Abbreviation
Motto:Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
Colors:Red & Navy Blue
Anniversaries:1 July – Raising Day

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

Formation and history

The regiment was raised on 1 July 1966 at Secunderabad. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel A Kaul.[1] The regiment consists of 761, 762 and 763 field batteries.

Class Composition

The regiment at formation had a fixed class composition of Ahirs, Rajputs and Sikhs. In 1999, the regiment was converted to a mixed class unit.[1]

Operations

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

Gallantry awards

The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1]

Other achievements

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 76 Field Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover. 2016-07-01. 2023-06-04.
  2. Book: Singh, Jagjit . Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. 1994. Spantech & Lancer. 978-1897829554.
  3. Web site: Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997. 2023-06-05.
  4. Web site: Havildar Makhan Singh. 2023-06-05.
  5. Web site: Gunner Rakesh Kumar . 2023-06-05.
  6. Web site: List of personnel being conferred gallantry awards on the occasion of Independence Day-2018. 2018-08-15. 2023-06-05.
  7. Web site: Gazette of India, 50, page 774. 2018-12-15. 2023-06-05.
  8. Web site: Independence Day gallantry awards-Here is the complete list. 2018-08-15. 2023-06-05.
  9. Web site: Gerry Breen. 2023-06-05.
  10. Web site: Ludhiana man breaks world record in hang-gliding. 2012-02-18. 2023-06-04.
  11. Web site: National Sports Awards Presented. 2013-08-31. 2023-06-05.
  12. Web site: City stands with braves for long run. 2017-11-27. 2023-06-04.
  13. Web site: Army steal the show in Vasai-Virar marathon. 2017-09-30. 2023-06-04.