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133 Medium Regiment (India)

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133 Medium Regiment
Active1981–present
CountryIndia India
AllegianceIndia
Branch Indian Army
Type Artillery
SizeRegiment
Nickname(s)Wond’ble Three
Motto(s)Sarvatra, Izzat-O-Iqbal (Everywhere with Honour and Glory)
Ever courageous, ever victorious
ColorsRed & Navy Blue
Anniversaries1 February – Raising Day
Insignia
Abbreviation133 Med Regt

133 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation

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The regiment was raised as 133 Field Regiment on 1 February 1981. The first commanding officer was Lieutenant Colonel Narendra Singh. It consists of 1331, 1332 and 1333 medium batteries.[1]

Operations

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

Gallantry awards

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The regiment has won the following gallantry awards[1] -

Motto

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The motto of the regiment is सदैव साहसी, सदैव विजयी (Sadaiv sahasi, sadaiv vijayee) which translates to Ever courageous, ever victorious.[1]

Achievements

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The regiment has the following achievements to its credit[1] -

  • Within four years of its raising, the regiment had the honour of sending one of its field batteries as the demo battery to Army War College, Mhow.
  • The regiment took part in the Republic Day parade in 1996 with their 105 mm guns. The regiment was awarded the trophy for the best mounted contingent.[4]
  • The regiment also had the honour of carrying the mortal remains of Mother Teresa during her last journey in September 1997.
  • Two officers from the regiment went on to become General officers and three became Brigadiers.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "133 Field Regiment-Indian Army Postal Cover". 2010-01-07. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
  2. ^ "GNR BAMA DEV SAMAL". Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  3. ^ "GNR B GUNASEKARAN". Retrieved 2024-03-05.
  4. ^ "Republic Day Parade 26th January 1996, Part – 1". YouTube. Retrieved 2024-03-05.