Template:Infobox military unit 269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
Formation
The regiment was raised as 269 Field Regiment on 1 September 1975 at Moga, Punjab. Lieutenant Colonel HK Kapoor was the first commanding officer.[1] It is presently a medium regiment equipped with K9-Vajra T howitzers.[2] It consists of 2691, 2692 and 2693 medium batteries.
Gallantry awards
- Sena Medal – Havildar Devendra Singh[3]
- Sena Medal - Havildar Muthu KunapaTemplate:Citation needed
Achievements
- The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2020 with its K9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers.[4]
- The regiment has been awarded GOC - in - C Northern Command and GOC - in - C Southern Command Unit Appreciation for exceptional professional performance.
- The regiment was awarded Unit appreciation by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. Anandiben Patel, for outstanding contribution towards civil-military co-operation activities in the state.[5]
See also
References
- ↑ Sainik Samachar, Volume 54{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Ministry of Defence, Directorate of Public Relations, New Delhi(2007)
- ↑ India's military strength, cultural diversity at display during 71st Republic Day Parade.(2020-01-26). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ↑ Gazette of India, No 12, page 449(2003-03-22). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ↑ The K-9 VAJRA-T commanded by Captain Abhinav Sahu of 269 Medium Regiment, at Rajpath(2020-01-26). Retrieved 2023-10-24.
- ↑ Governor of Uttar Pradesh awarded Unit appreciation(2021-10-27). Retrieved 2023-10-24.