891 Field Regiment (India)

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

891 Field Regiment
Active1964 – present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)God’s own
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries15 April – Raising Day
EquipmentLight field gun
Insignia
Abbreviation891 Fd Regt

Formation and history

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The regiment was raised as 89 Light Regiment (Pack) on 15 April 1964 at Aurangabad with Ahir troops. It was later designated 891 Field Regiment and has also briefly served as a medium regiment.[1]

Equipment

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The regiment has been equipped with the following guns[1]-

Operations

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

War Cry

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The war cry of the regiment is बोल श्री कृष्ण भगवान की जय (Bol Shree Krishna Bhagwan Ki Jai), which translates to Victory to Lord Krishna. [1]

Gallantry awards

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The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1]

  • Sena Medal (SM) – 3 (Lance Naik Devendra Singh[2][3])
  • Chief of Army Staff Commendation cards – 5
  • Vice Chief of Army Staff Commendation cards – 3 (Colonel Saurabh K Sharma, Subedar Major Chandeshwar Prasad Singh,[4] Major Ravi Prakash Pandey.[5])
  • General Officer Commanding-in-chief Commendation cards – 7

Other achievements

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The regiment was awarded the General Officer Commanding in Chief (Northern Command) unit citation in 2014.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "891 Field Regiment Golden Jubilee APO postal cover". 2015-04-15. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  2. ^ "List of Personnel recommended for Gallantry and Distinguished Service Awards on Republic Day 2006". 2006-01-25. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  3. ^ "Gazette of India, No 11, page 284". 2006-03-18. Retrieved 2023-02-09.
  4. ^ "VCOAS Commendation Card, 2016". 2016-08-15. Retrieved 2023-02-01.
  5. ^ "VCOAS Commendation Card, 2019". 2019-08-15. Retrieved 2023-02-01.