| 53 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2002 – present |
| Country |
 India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |
 Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Karanbir Singh Brar, DG Armoured Corps |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 53 Armd Regt |
53 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army Armoured Corps.
Formation[]
The regiment was raised on 1 April 2002 during Operation Parakram. Lieutenant General GD Singh was the first Colonel of the Regiment.[1] Lieutenant General Karanbir Singh Brar, Director General Armoured Corps, is the current Colonel of the Regiment.
Gallantry awards[]
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards -
- Sena Medal - Dafadar Bhagwat Prasad Yadav[2]
- COAS Commendation Cards - 2[3][4]
References[]
- ↑ "Armoured regiment celebrates Raising Day". 2004-04-02. https://www.tribuneindia.com/2004/20040402/punjab1.htm#15.
- ↑ "Republic Day Gallantry awards 2021". 2021-01-25. https://static.pib.gov.in/WriteReadData/userfiles/837%20list%20link.pdf.
- ↑ "List of Personnel Recommended For COAS Commendation Cards On Army Day-2008". 2008-01-01. https://indianarmy.gov.in/writereaddata/documents/coas_commendation.pdf.
- ↑ "List of Personnel Being Awarded COAS Commendation On The Occasion Of Army Day-2021". https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimple.aspx?MnId=XlZ/3QLIUqeH01zhHF3DPNhHmpT2o31UmgaUZD94u5g=&ParentID=dQBzDxb9NqMQr98oxQ1kSFWUO1iWtnWgBcJ5apVumis=&flag=8CKP966uzg96kLov0aWdfQ==.
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