269 Medium Regiment (India)
269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.
| 269 Medium Regiment (Self Propelled) | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1975 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Artillery |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Superfine |
| Motto(s) | Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory) |
| Colors | Red & Navy Blue |
| Anniversaries | 1 September – Raising Day |
| Equipment | K9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 269 Med Regt (SP) |
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.
K9 Vajra 155 mm self-propelled howitzers of the regiment during the Republic Day Parade, New Delhi, 2020
Gallantry awards
- Sena Medal – Havildar Devendra Singh[3]
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 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]
References
- Sainik Samachar, Volume 54. Ministry of Defence, Directorate of Public Relations, New Delhi. 2007. p. 13.
- "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" (PDF). 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.
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