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Artillery regiment of the Indian Army From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
72 Field Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
72 Field Regiment | |
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Active | 1967 – present |
Country | India |
Allegiance | India |
Branch | Indian Army |
Type | Artillery |
Size | Regiment |
Motto(s) | SARVATRA, IZZAT-O-IQBAL “Everywhere with Honour and Glory”. |
Colors | "Red & Navy Blue" |
Insignia | |
Abbreviation | 72 Fd Regt |
72 Field Regiment was raised on 01 July 1967 at Belgaum under the command of Lieutenant Colonel NR Pawar.[1]
The unit is a ‘Single Class’ regiment composed of Ahir gunners, with the bulk of the tropps from Haryana and Rajasthan.[1]
The regiment has taken part in the following operations -[1]
The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (Eastern Command) Unit Citation and Appreciation of the Governor of Assam during Operation Rhino.[1]
It has won the following gallantry awards -
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