44 Field Regiment (India)

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

44 Field Regiment
Active1948 – present
Allegiance India
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries-
Insignia
Abbreviation44 Fd Regt

Formation and history

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The regiment was raised as 44 Anti-Tank Regiment in 1948 with a class composition of South Indian Classes. At raising, the unit was equipped with 6-pounder anti-tank guns.[1] The regiment has since been converted to a heavy mortar regiment, a light regiment, a medium regiment and is presently a field regiment. The unit consists of 69, 70 and 71 field batteries.[2]

Operations

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The regiment has taken part in the following operations[2]

 
Map of North East Frontier Agency by Verrier Elwin, 1959

Equipment

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The regiment has used the following weapon systems over the years[2]

Gallantry awards

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The regiment has won the following gallantry awards–

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Gulati, YB (1973). History of the Regiment of Artillery, Indian Army. Leo Cooper Ltd. p. 102. ISBN 978-0850521184.
  2. ^ a b c "Diamond Jubilee APO cover". 2009-10-01. Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  3. ^ "1962 War - The Unknown Battles : Operations in Subansiri and Siang Frontier Divisions". 2014-07-01. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  4. ^ Sandhu, PJS (1992). 1962: A View from the Other Side of the Hill. VIJ Books (India) Pty Ltd. ISBN 978-9384464769.
  5. ^ Singh, Jagjit (2006). Artillery: The Battle-Winning Arm. Lancer Publishers, New Delhi. ISBN 978-8176021807.
  6. ^ "EXTRACT OF MIA/KIA LIST – 1962" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  7. ^ "Official history, Chapter 6" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  8. ^ "1965 war - Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  9. ^ Singh, Jagjit (1994). Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971. Spantech & Lancer. p. 131. ISBN 978-1897829554.
  10. ^ "Amar-Jawan - A database of Indian Armed Forces Martyrs 1947-1997". Retrieved 2024-01-09.
  11. ^ "ULFA tries to blow up train on raising day". 2008-04-07. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  12. ^ "Northeast Briefs". 2009-08-05. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  13. ^ "Encounter in North Lakhimpur: 2 ULFA cadres killed". 2008-03-15. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  14. ^ "ULFA targets security forces, triggers 3 grenade attacks". 2013-11-19. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  15. ^ "Kerala flood: Army constructs 35 feet long footbridge". 2018-08-16. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  16. ^ "Operation Sahyog: Indian Army Builds 40-Foot Bridge From Fallen Trees In Kerala". 2018-08-16. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  17. ^ "Second Lieutenant Pradeep Singh Bhandari". Retrieved 2024-01-11.
  18. ^ "MAJ SUKHMEET SINGH, SC". Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  19. ^ "Gazette of India, No 12, page 462". 2003-03-22. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  20. ^ "440 Republic Day Gallantry and other Defence Decorations Announced". 2011-01-25. Retrieved 2024-01-10.
  21. ^ "Gazette of India, No 14, page 707". 2011-04-02. Retrieved 2024-01-10.