53rd Armoured Regiment (India)
53 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army Armoured Corps.
| 53 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2002 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General Sudhir Bahl |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 53 Armd Regt |
Formation
The regiment was raised on 1 April 2002 during Operation Parakram. Lieutenant General GD Singh was the first Colonel of the Regiment.[1] Major General Sudhir Bahl is the current Colonel of the Regiment.[2]
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
- Sena Medal - Dafadar Bhagwat Prasad Yadav[3]
- COAS Commendation Cards - 2[4][5]
References
- "Armoured regiment celebrates Raising Day". 2 April 2004. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- "Gazette of India, No 44" (PDF). 3 November 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- "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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