Indian Army Regiment Diaries: The Garhwal Rifles

Indian Army Regiment Diaries: The Garhwal Rifles

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 than not victorious under any circumstance. Following are the snapshots of this mighty regiment.

Established: 1887

Motto: Yudhaya Krit Nishchaya (Fight With Determination)

War Cry: Badri Vishal Lal Ki Jai (Victory to the Sons of Lord Badri Nath)

Regimental Centre: Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

Type: Line Infantry

Decorations:

• 4 MVC (Maha Vir Chakra)
• 52 VrC (Vir Chakra)
• 1 UYSM (Uttam Yudh Seva Medal)
• 8 YSM (Yudh Seva Medal)
• 1 AC (Ashoka Chakra)
• 14 KC (Kirti Chakra)
• 46 SC (Shaurya Chakra)
• 10 PVSM (Param Vishisht Seva Medals)
• 17 AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medals)
• 40 VSM (Vishisht Seva Medals)
• 284 SM (Sena Medal)

Battle Honours (Post Independence):

• Tithwal
• Nuranang
• Buttur Dograndi
• Punjab 1965
• Gadra Road
• Rajasthan 1965
• Hilli
• East Pakistan 1971
• Batalik
• Dras
• Kargil

Notable Alumni:

Lieutenant Colonel H.S. Rautela, MVC, SM

Naik Bhavani Datt Joshi, AC

Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat. MVC

Insignia: A Maltese Cross with Ashoka Emblem.

Regimental Colours: Olive Green, Yellow and Black.

Other Raisings:

• 6th Battalion the Mechanized Infantry Regiment was raised from 1st Battalion the Garhwal Rifles Regiment.

The Regimental Lanyard is worn on the right shoulder in traditional 'Royal' fashion.