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Well before the split from royal Gurkha rifles, the kumaonis had been enlisted in the five regiments of Gurkhas belonging to the Bengal Infantry and the Punjab Frontier Force. The [[3rd Gorkha Rifles|Third Gorkha Rifles]] recruited heavily from the then greater kumaon kingdom(which included parts of terai presently in Nepal) the large recruitment of Kumaonis led to this being known the Kemaoon Battalion. | Well before the split from royal Gurkha rifles, the kumaonis had been enlisted in the five regiments of Gurkhas belonging to the Bengal Infantry and the Punjab Frontier Force. The [[3rd Gorkha Rifles|Third Gorkha Rifles]] recruited heavily from the then greater kumaon kingdom(which included parts of terai presently in Nepal) the large recruitment of Kumaonis led to this being known the Kemaoon Battalion. | ||
The Kumaonis were recruited in the military of the [[East India Company]] from the early 19th century.{{citation needed|date=April | The Kumaonis were recruited in the military of the [[East India Company]] from the early 19th century.{{citation needed|date=April 2014}} They often moved to other states in search of military service, including in the service of the [[Nizam of Hyderabad]]. | ||
The [[Nizam's Contingent]] was formed when [[Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley]], brother of [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]], became [[Governor-General of India]] and formed a plan to rid India of French influence.<ref name="History of the Kumaon Regiment, Global Security">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-kumaon.htm|title=History of the Kumaon Regiment|publisher=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=2009-05-21}}</ref> His first action, on arriving in India in 1798, was to effect the disbandment of the Indian units of the Nizam under the command of Monsieur Raymond and officered by non-British Europeans. These soldiers were formed into the British officered Nizam's Contingent that fought at the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in 1799 against [[Tippu Sultan]] in the final battle of the [[Fourth Anglo-Mysore War]].<ref name="History of the Kumaon Regiment" /> | The [[Nizam's Contingent]] was formed when [[Richard Wellesley, 1st Marquess Wellesley]], brother of [[Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington]], became [[Governor-General of India]] and formed a plan to rid India of French influence.<ref name="History of the Kumaon Regiment, Global Security">{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/india/rgt-kumaon.htm|title=History of the Kumaon Regiment|publisher=Globalsecurity.org|access-date=2009-05-21}}</ref> His first action, on arriving in India in 1798, was to effect the disbandment of the Indian units of the Nizam under the command of Monsieur Raymond and officered by non-British Europeans. These soldiers were formed into the British officered Nizam's Contingent that fought at the [[Battle of Seringapatam]] in 1799 against [[Tippu Sultan]] in the final battle of the [[Fourth Anglo-Mysore War]].<ref name="History of the Kumaon Regiment" /> | ||
In 1813, Sir [[Sir Henry Russell, 2nd Baronet|Henry Russell]], then British Resident in the court of [[Nizam of Hyderabad]], raised the Russell Brigade comprising two battalions. Later, four more battalions were raised and they were known as the Berar Infantry. In addition, two battalions known as the Elichpur Brigade, were raised by Nawab Salabat Khan, Subedar of Berar, as a part of the Nizam's forces. The men of the Russell Brigade were chiefly [[Hindu]]s, recruited from [[Oudh]] and other parts of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Kumaonis, along with other North Indian classes served in the Hyderabad contingent which was raised, trained and led by British officers under Russell, but paid for by the Nizam of Hyderabad.<ref name="IndArmy">{{cite web |url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp12PLM8C.aspx?MnId=EQkOus1s8ZdRl6B/ao9C0w==&ParentID=VZWqJKkvQcHQDWIWaX+hAA== |title=Brief History of the Kumaon Regiment |publisher=Indian Army website |access-date=6 April | In 1813, Sir [[Sir Henry Russell, 2nd Baronet|Henry Russell]], then British Resident in the court of [[Nizam of Hyderabad]], raised the Russell Brigade comprising two battalions. Later, four more battalions were raised and they were known as the Berar Infantry. In addition, two battalions known as the Elichpur Brigade, were raised by Nawab Salabat Khan, Subedar of Berar, as a part of the Nizam's forces. The men of the Russell Brigade were chiefly [[Hindu]]s, recruited from [[Oudh]] and other parts of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Kumaonis, along with other North Indian classes served in the Hyderabad contingent which was raised, trained and led by British officers under Russell, but paid for by the Nizam of Hyderabad.<ref name="IndArmy">{{cite web |url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp12PLM8C.aspx?MnId=EQkOus1s8ZdRl6B/ao9C0w==&ParentID=VZWqJKkvQcHQDWIWaX+hAA== |title=Brief History of the Kumaon Regiment |publisher=Indian Army website |access-date=6 April 2014}}</ref> | ||
By 1853, at the time of the signing of a treaty between the Nizam and the British, the Nizam's forces consisted of 8 battalions. The force was renamed as the [[Hyderabad Contingent]], and became part of the British Indian Army, subsequently, becoming the 19th Hyderabad Regiment. Over time, the class composition changed to Kumaonis and Ahirs.<ref name="IndArmy"/> | By 1853, at the time of the signing of a treaty between the Nizam and the British, the Nizam's forces consisted of 8 battalions. The force was renamed as the [[Hyderabad Contingent]], and became part of the British Indian Army, subsequently, becoming the 19th Hyderabad Regiment. Over time, the class composition changed to Kumaonis and Ahirs.<ref name="IndArmy"/> | ||
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Two state forces battalions, 4th Gwalior Infantry and Indore Infantry were allocated to the Kumaon Regiment becoming 14 Kumaon (Gwalior) and 15 Kumaon (Indore) respectively.<ref name="IndArmy"/> | Two state forces battalions, 4th Gwalior Infantry and Indore Infantry were allocated to the Kumaon Regiment becoming 14 Kumaon (Gwalior) and 15 Kumaon (Indore) respectively.<ref name="IndArmy"/> | ||
The Kumaon Regiment has produced three Indian Army Chiefs: General [[Satyawant Mallannah Shrinagesh]] (4 Kumaon), General [[Kodendera Subayya Thimayya]] (4 Kumaon) and General [[Tapishwar Narain Raina]] (14 Kumaon).<ref name="Bharat-Rakshak">{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/111-Kumaon-Regt.html|title=The Kumaon Regiment|work=Bharat-Rakshak.com|access-date=6 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219232556/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/111-Kumaon-Regt.html|archive-date=19 February | The Kumaon Regiment has produced three Indian Army Chiefs: General [[Satyawant Mallannah Shrinagesh]] (4 Kumaon), General [[Kodendera Subayya Thimayya]] (4 Kumaon) and General [[Tapishwar Narain Raina]] (14 Kumaon).<ref name="Bharat-Rakshak">{{cite web|url=http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/111-Kumaon-Regt.html|title=The Kumaon Regiment|work=Bharat-Rakshak.com|access-date=6 April 2014|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140219232556/http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/LAND-FORCES/Units/Infantry/111-Kumaon-Regt.html|archive-date=19 February 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Affiliations== | ==Affiliations== | ||
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====Battle of Walong==== | ====Battle of Walong==== | ||
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On 5 November, there were multiple exchanges of fire between the Indian and the Chinese troops when a company under then Captain Ravi Mathur was asked to occupy Green Pimple and rescue an Assam Rifles patrol which was ambushed in the area. | On 5 November, there were multiple exchanges of fire between the Indian and the Chinese troops when a company under then Captain Ravi Mathur was asked to occupy Green Pimple and rescue an Assam Rifles patrol which was ambushed in the area. | ||
On 14 November 1962, 6 Kumaon attacked and captured Chinese defenses in the Walong sector, [[Arunachal Pradesh]], without any [[artillery]] or aerial support.{{citation needed|date=January | On 14 November 1962, 6 Kumaon attacked and captured Chinese defenses in the Walong sector, [[Arunachal Pradesh]], without any [[artillery]] or aerial support.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} This was the only battle of the war in which an [[India]]n unit attacked the Chinese, rather than defending. The attack continued until 15 November but the captured positions could not be sustained because of a lack of ammunition, heavy casualties and large enemy buildup.<ref>Through Wars and Insurgency by Brigadier Kuldip Singh, VSM(retd); 1962, A View from the Other Side of the Hill (A USI Study)</ref> | ||
The main Battle of Walong<ref>1962: a View From the Other Side of the Hill, a USI Study</ref> was on 16 November, when a large number of soldiers of the PLA 130 division launched an offensive on approx. 100 soldiers of Delta Company of 6 Kumaon which was holding defense of West Ridge. Lt. Bikram was tasked to hold this defense at all costs till 1100 hours<ref name="ReferenceA">DO No A/F/13 dated 24 December by Brig N.C. Rawlley</ref> and he promised Brigadier N.C. Rawley that he would never withdraw & hold on till his end. Waves of Chinese attacks came on his post one after the other. However, Kumaonis fought gallantly and repulsed the attack. Then the Chinese fanned out and the next attack came with an overwhelming superiority of numbers from three sides (the fourth side was a steep cliff) and was supported by machine gun fire & artillery bombardment. The tenacity of the troops still prevented the Chinese to capture West Ridge, however at a heavy price of precious & brave lives. By now, Lt Bikram Singh had held on to the post well beyond the assigned time of 1100 hrs. He was now left with a handful of troops, all their ammunition was exhausted and had no logistical support. They then engaged in hand-to-hand combat and fought to the last man and bullet. In the words of Brig. N. C. Rawlley, MC, <blockquote>"He (Lt. Bikram Singh) held on as long as humanly possible. Very few men from his Company managed to escape. The bulk of them being killed and wounded on the hill. Under his courageous and gallant leadership the men fought until all their ammunition was exhausted and they were completely overrun. Bikram's message to me over the wireless was that he would hold on and not withdraw. He has fulfilled these words to the limit."<ref name="ReferenceA"/> </blockquote>It is said that five times as many Chinese soldiers died in this battle of 16 November on West Ridge.<ref>Chinese Book, A History of Counter Attack War in Self Defense Along Sino-Indian Border, Military Science Publications, Beijing, 1994.</ref> Only 17 Indian soldiers of Delta Company returned from this battle.<ref>Historical records of the Jangi 6th - 6 Kumaon Regiment</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2018/07/15/heroes-of-1962-war-in-arunachal-6/|title=Heroes of 1962 War in Arunachal | The Arunachal Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usiofindia.org/publication/usi-journal/1962-war-operations-in-the-walong-sector-a-view-from-the-other-side-of-the-hill/|title=1962 War – Operations in the Walong Sector (A View from the Other Side of the Hill)|website=usiofindia.org}}</ref> | The main Battle of Walong<ref>1962: a View From the Other Side of the Hill, a USI Study</ref> was on 16 November, when a large number of soldiers of the PLA 130 division launched an offensive on approx. 100 soldiers of Delta Company of 6 Kumaon which was holding defense of West Ridge. Lt. Bikram was tasked to hold this defense at all costs till 1100 hours<ref name="ReferenceA">DO No A/F/13 dated 24 December by Brig N.C. Rawlley</ref> and he promised Brigadier N.C. Rawley that he would never withdraw & hold on till his end. Waves of Chinese attacks came on his post one after the other. However, Kumaonis fought gallantly and repulsed the attack. Then the Chinese fanned out and the next attack came with an overwhelming superiority of numbers from three sides (the fourth side was a steep cliff) and was supported by machine gun fire & artillery bombardment. The tenacity of the troops still prevented the Chinese to capture West Ridge, however at a heavy price of precious & brave lives. By now, Lt Bikram Singh had held on to the post well beyond the assigned time of 1100 hrs. He was now left with a handful of troops, all their ammunition was exhausted and had no logistical support. They then engaged in hand-to-hand combat and fought to the last man and bullet. In the words of Brig. N. C. Rawlley, MC, <blockquote>"He (Lt. Bikram Singh) held on as long as humanly possible. Very few men from his Company managed to escape. The bulk of them being killed and wounded on the hill. Under his courageous and gallant leadership the men fought until all their ammunition was exhausted and they were completely overrun. Bikram's message to me over the wireless was that he would hold on and not withdraw. He has fulfilled these words to the limit."<ref name="ReferenceA"/> </blockquote>It is said that five times as many Chinese soldiers died in this battle of 16 November on West Ridge.<ref>Chinese Book, A History of Counter Attack War in Self Defense Along Sino-Indian Border, Military Science Publications, Beijing, 1994.</ref> Only 17 Indian soldiers of Delta Company returned from this battle.<ref>Historical records of the Jangi 6th - 6 Kumaon Regiment</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://arunachaltimes.in/index.php/2018/07/15/heroes-of-1962-war-in-arunachal-6/|title=Heroes of 1962 War in Arunachal | The Arunachal Times}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usiofindia.org/publication/usi-journal/1962-war-operations-in-the-walong-sector-a-view-from-the-other-side-of-the-hill/|title=1962 War – Operations in the Walong Sector (A View from the Other Side of the Hill)|website=usiofindia.org}}</ref> | ||
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====Battle of Rezang La==== | ====Battle of Rezang La==== | ||
120 men of C Company (an [[Ahir]] company) of 13 Kumaon,<ref>{{cite book|title=Living Life Loving Life|author=Brig Chitranjan Sawant|date=2021|isbn= 9788184303995 |publisher= Prabhat Prakashan|pages= 150–151 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=i7KaDAAAQBAJ&dq=13+kumaon+ahir+Living+Life+Loving+Life&pg=PA150}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Bisht |first1=Rachna |title=The Brave Param Vir Chakra Stories|date=2014 |publisher=Penguin Books Limited |isbn=9789351188056|page=all |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Brave/rgEWBAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=13+Kumaon+ahir&pg=PT94&printsec=frontcover |access-date=15 Aug 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Arora |first1=Dr. N. D. |title=POLITICAL SCIENCE FOR CIVIL SERVICES MAINS | 120 men of C Company (an [[Ahir]] company) of 13 Kumaon,<ref>{{cite book|title=Living Life Loving Life|author=Brig Chitranjan Sawant|date=2021|isbn= 9788184303995 |publisher= Prabhat Prakashan|pages= 150–151 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=i7KaDAAAQBAJ&dq=13+kumaon+ahir+Living+Life+Loving+Life&pg=PA150}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Bisht |first1=Rachna |title=The Brave Param Vir Chakra Stories|date=2014 |publisher=Penguin Books Limited |isbn=9789351188056|page=all |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Brave/rgEWBAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=13+Kumaon+ahir&pg=PT94&printsec=frontcover |access-date=15 Aug 2014 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Arora |first1=Dr. N. D. |title=POLITICAL SCIENCE FOR CIVIL SERVICES MAINS | ||
|date=2017 |publisher=McGraw-Hill Education|isbn=9789352604906|page=all |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/POLITICAL_SCIENCE_FOR_CIVIL_SERVICES_MAI/yM8mDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=13+Kumaon+ahir&pg=PT1990&printsec=frontcover |access-date=15 March 2017 |language=en}}</ref> commanded by Maj. [[Shaitan Singh]], made a [[last stand]] at the [[Rezang La]] pass on 18 November 1962.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/dont-forget-the-heroes-of-rezang-la/article4112584.ece|title=Don't forget the heroes of Rezang La|author=Mohan Guruswamy|work=The Hindu|date=20 November 2012|access-date=26 November | |date=2017 |publisher=McGraw-Hill Education|isbn=9789352604906|page=all |url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/POLITICAL_SCIENCE_FOR_CIVIL_SERVICES_MAI/yM8mDwAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=13+Kumaon+ahir&pg=PT1990&printsec=frontcover |access-date=15 March 2017 |language=en}}</ref> commanded by Maj. [[Shaitan Singh]], made a [[last stand]] at the [[Rezang La]] pass on 18 November 1962.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/dont-forget-the-heroes-of-rezang-la/article4112584.ece|title=Don't forget the heroes of Rezang La|author=Mohan Guruswamy|work=The Hindu|date=20 November 2012|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> 13 Kumaon is the only Ahir battalion of regiment.<ref>{{cite book | url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Param_Vir_Our_Heroes_in_Battle/D9ymBAAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=ahir+battalion&pg=PT83&printsec=frontcover | title=Param Vir: Our Heroes in Battle| publisher=Roli Books| author= Major General Ian Cardozo| year=2003 | pages=all| isbn=9789351940296}}</ref><ref>{{cite book | url=https://www.google.com/books/edition/Valour_Triumphs/PdEDAAAAMAAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=ahir+battalion&dq=ahir+battalion&printsec=frontcover | title=Valour Triumphs A History of the Kumaon Regiment| publisher=Roli Books| author= K. C. Praval | year=1976 | pages=244}}</ref> | ||
The area assigned to C Company was defended by three [[platoon]] positions, but the surrounding terrain isolated 13 Kumaon from the rest of the regiment. The Indian artillery was located behind a hill feature blocking the line of fire so the infantry had to fight the battle without artillery support. The Chinese suffered no such disadvantage and brought heavy artillery fire upon C Company. | The area assigned to C Company was defended by three [[platoon]] positions, but the surrounding terrain isolated 13 Kumaon from the rest of the regiment. The Indian artillery was located behind a hill feature blocking the line of fire so the infantry had to fight the battle without artillery support. The Chinese suffered no such disadvantage and brought heavy artillery fire upon C Company. | ||
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It was a significant achievement as a regular infantry battalion's Kumaoni troops ousted re-enforced enemy positions at significant heights occupied by better equip enemy special forces unit. | It was a significant achievement as a regular infantry battalion's Kumaoni troops ousted re-enforced enemy positions at significant heights occupied by better equip enemy special forces unit. | ||
<ref name=kumaon-1965>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimpleWithThreePara.aspx?MnId=h0z/FLAvUMs=&ParentID=1/O4fj0Mcdg=|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November | <ref name=kumaon-1965>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimpleWithThreePara.aspx?MnId=h0z/FLAvUMs=&ParentID=1/O4fj0Mcdg=|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
<ref name=kumaon_hill_65>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimpleWithThreePara.aspx?MnId=kiwwHjbkHtqMIhyjc/yhuA==&ParentID=vSfImH/Z36gHfaJt/E8qjw==|title = The Official Home Page of the Indian Army}}</ref> | <ref name=kumaon_hill_65>{{Cite web|url=https://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTempSimpleWithThreePara.aspx?MnId=kiwwHjbkHtqMIhyjc/yhuA==&ParentID=vSfImH/Z36gHfaJt/E8qjw==|title = The Official Home Page of the Indian Army}}</ref> | ||
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===Indo-Pakistan War of 1971=== | ===Indo-Pakistan War of 1971=== | ||
{{Main|Indo-Pakistan War of 1971}} | {{Main|Indo-Pakistan War of 1971}} | ||
Kumaon battalions were deployed and fought on both the Eastern and the Western fronts during the war.<ref name=kumaon-1971>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp16P31C.aspx?MnId=xkFw09/aom0=&ParentID=1/O4fj0Mcdg=|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November | Kumaon battalions were deployed and fought on both the Eastern and the Western fronts during the war.<ref name=kumaon-1971>{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp16P31C.aspx?MnId=xkFw09/aom0=&ParentID=1/O4fj0Mcdg=|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
===Operation Meghdoot=== | ===Operation Meghdoot=== | ||
{{Main|Siachen Conflict}} | {{Main|Siachen Conflict}} | ||
The Indian Army's initiative to hold the [[Siachen Glacier]] consisted of units of the Kumaon Regiment and the [[Ladakh Scouts]]. It was led by Maj. R.S. Sandhu, who was awarded the Vir Chakra for his leadership. Capt. Sanjay Kulkarni's unit was the first to land on [[Bilafond La]] and hoist the Indian tricolour. Kumaon units were instrumental in Indian success in capturing the glacier and repelling Pakistani attempts to retake it.<ref name="kumaon-op">{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp3PLMMCRM6C.aspx?MnId=YSzhf1kWAbU=&ParentID=1/O4fj0Mcdg=|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November | The Indian Army's initiative to hold the [[Siachen Glacier]] consisted of units of the Kumaon Regiment and the [[Ladakh Scouts]]. It was led by Maj. R.S. Sandhu, who was awarded the Vir Chakra for his leadership. Capt. Sanjay Kulkarni's unit was the first to land on [[Bilafond La]] and hoist the Indian tricolour. Kumaon units were instrumental in Indian success in capturing the glacier and repelling Pakistani attempts to retake it.<ref name="kumaon-op">{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp3PLMMCRM6C.aspx?MnId=YSzhf1kWAbU=&ParentID=1/O4fj0Mcdg=|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref> | ||
Anticipating a Pakistani attack on the glacier at the start of the spring thaw in 1984, a full Kumaon battalion led by Lt. Col. (later Brigadier) D.K. Khanna, marched on foot with full packs and equipment for weeks in the dead of the winter across [[Zoji La]], through the world's toughest terrain, highest altitudes and most forbidding climate. To their credit they achieved this without suffering a serious casualty or a single fallout en route. They also became the first battalion to operate as a unit in the Nubra Valley and on the Siachen Glacier. | Anticipating a Pakistani attack on the glacier at the start of the spring thaw in 1984, a full Kumaon battalion led by Lt. Col. (later Brigadier) D.K. Khanna, marched on foot with full packs and equipment for weeks in the dead of the winter across [[Zoji La]], through the world's toughest terrain, highest altitudes and most forbidding climate. To their credit they achieved this without suffering a serious casualty or a single fallout en route. They also became the first battalion to operate as a unit in the Nubra Valley and on the Siachen Glacier. | ||
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; Ashok Chakra | ; Ashok Chakra | ||
*Maj. [[Bhukant Misra|Bhukant Mishra]] (posthumous), 15 Kumaon – [[Operation Blue Star]]<ref name="kumaon-awards">{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp13P26C.aspx?MnId=rbklUFs1NRg=&ParentID=Fm3oVPUsxtM=&flag=p|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November | *Maj. [[Bhukant Misra|Bhukant Mishra]] (posthumous), 15 Kumaon – [[Operation Blue Star]]<ref name="kumaon-awards">{{cite web|url=http://indianarmy.nic.in/Site/FormTemplete/frmTemp13P26C.aspx?MnId=rbklUFs1NRg=&ParentID=Fm3oVPUsxtM=&flag=p|title=Official Website of Indian Army|access-date=26 November 2014}}</ref><ref name="euttaranchal.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.euttaranchal.com/education/institutes/kumaon_regiment.php |title=Kumaon Regiment - Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun - Uttaranchal Education |access-date=2010-03-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231100437/http://www.euttaranchal.com/education/institutes/kumaon_regiment.php |archive-date=31 December 2010 }}</ref> | ||
* Nk. [[Nirbhay Singh (soldier)|Nirbhay Singh]] (posthumous), 15 Kumaon – Operation Blue Star<ref name=kumaon-awards/><ref name="euttaranchal.com"/> | * Nk. [[Nirbhay Singh (soldier)|Nirbhay Singh]] (posthumous), 15 Kumaon – Operation Blue Star<ref name=kumaon-awards/><ref name="euttaranchal.com"/> | ||
* Sub. [[Sujjan Singh (soldier)|Sujjan Singh]] (posthumous), 13 Kumaon<ref name=kumaon-awards/><ref name="euttaranchal.com"/> | * Sub. [[Sujjan Singh (soldier)|Sujjan Singh]] (posthumous), 13 Kumaon<ref name=kumaon-awards/><ref name="euttaranchal.com"/> | ||