Esprit de Corps: The Madras Regiment
Established: 1758
Motto: Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha (It is a glory to die doing one’s duty)
War Cry: Veera Madrassi, Adi Kollu, Adi Kollu (Brave Madrassi, Hit and Kill, Hit and Kill!)
Regimental Centre: Wellington, Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Type: Line Infantry
Decorations:
- 5 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 36 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 1 UYSM (Uttam Yudh Seva Medal)
- 2 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
- 1 AC (Ashoka Chakra)
- 9 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 26 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 15 PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 23 AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 47 VSM (Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 304 SM (Sena Medal)
- 1 NSM (Nao Sena Medal)
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Tithwal
- Poonch
- Kalidhar
- Maharajke
- Siramani
- Basantar River
- OP Pawan
Notable Alumni:
Havaldar C. Radhakrishnan, KC
Lance Naik Hanumanthappa
Insignia: An Assaye Elephant posed upon a shield with two crossed swords.
Regimental Colours: Saffron, White and Green.
Other Raisings:
- 1st Battalion the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was raised from 1st Battalion the Madras Regiment.
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