Esprit de Corps: The Sikh Light Infantry
The spirit of a body is the essence of the term Esprit de Corps. It's a feeling of pride and mutual loyalty shared by the members of a group. The troops with a higher Esprit de Corps are motivated, full of Josh and more often that not victorious under any circumstance. Following are the snapshots of this mighty regiment.
Established: 1857
Established: 1857
Motto: Deg Teg Fateh (Prosperity in Peace and Victory in War)
War Cry: Jo Bole So Nihal, Sat Sri Akal (He who cries God is Truth, is Ever Happy)
Regimental Centre: Fatehgarh, Uttar Pradesh
Type: Light Infantry
Decorations:
- 5 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
- 23 VrC (Vir Chakra)
- 6 KC (Kirti Chakra)
- 13 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
- 4 PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 8 AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 17 VSM (Vishisht Seva Medals)
- 82 SM (Sena Medal)
Battle Honours (Post Independence):
- Annexation of Goa
- OP Pawan
General V.P. Malik, PVSM, AVSM (18th Chief of Army Staff)
General Bikram Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM, SM, ADC (24th Chief of Army Staff)
Alias: Sikh-Li
Insignia: A Chakram or Quoit with a mounted Kirpan.
Regimental Colours: Dark Blue, Red and Gold.
9th Battalion the Sikh Light Infantry can conduct special amphibious assaults.

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