53rd Armoured Regiment (India)
| 53 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2002 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | The 53 Falcons |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Karanbir Singh Brar |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 53 Armd Regt |
53 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army Armoured Corps.
Formation[edit]
The regiment was raised on 1 April 2002 during Operation Parakram. Colonel Kiranjit Singh was the first Commandant of the Regiment.[citation needed] Lieutenant General GD Singh was the first Colonel of the Regiment.[1] Lieutenant General Karanbir Singh Brar, is the current Colonel of the Regiment.
President's Standards[edit]
The Chief of Army Staff, General Manoj Pande presented the President's Standards to the regiment at Suratgarh military station on 25 March 2023.[2]
Gallantry awards[edit]
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
- Sena Medal - Dafadar Bhagwat Prasad Yadav[3]
- COAS Commendation Cards - 2[4][5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Armoured regiment celebrates Raising Day". 2 April 2004. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Army Chief Presents President's Standards To 49 Armoured Regiment, 51 Armoured Regiment, 53 Armoured Regiment And 54 Armoured Regiment". 25 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "Republic Day Gallantry awards 2021" (PDF). 25 January 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "List of Personnel Recommended For COAS Commendation Cards On Army Day-2008" (PDF). 1 January 2008. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "List of Personnel Being Awarded COAS Commendation On The Occasion Of Army Day-2021". Retrieved 4 May 2021.
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