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The regiment has used the following artillery guns<ref name="101MedAPOcover"/> – | The regiment has used the following artillery guns<ref name="101MedAPOcover"/> – | ||
*[[Sexton (artillery)|25 pounder self-propelled, tracked, Sexton]] | *[[Sexton (artillery)|25 pounder self-propelled, tracked, Sexton]] | ||
*[[FV433 Abbot SPG|FV433, 105 mm, | *[[FV433 Abbot SPG|FV433, 105 mm, self-propelled Abbot]] | ||
*105 mm [[Indian Field Gun]] | *105 mm [[Indian Field Gun]] | ||
*[[130 mm towed field gun M1954 (M-46)| 130 mm M-46 Field Gun]] | *[[130 mm towed field gun M1954 (M-46)|130 mm M-46 Field Gun]] | ||
==Operations== | ==Operations== | ||
The regiment has taken part in the following operations – | The regiment has taken part in the following operations – | ||
;[[ Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]] | ;[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1965]] | ||
Within 18 months of its raising, the regiment saw its first major operation. It took part in Operation Nepal - the Indian attack in the [[Sialkot]] sector. It was part of 1 Artillery Brigade under [[1st Armoured Division (India)|1 Armoured Division]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/203255/5/chapter%203.pdf|title=Anjan Mukherjee in Evolution of Indian Artillery and its Impact on India's Comprehensive Military Power, chapter II|access-date=2022-12-09}}</ref> In these 18 days of intense action, the regiment equipped with Sextons provided able artillery support to the offensive actions of 43 Lorried Brigade.<ref>{{cite book|last=Bajwa|first=KS|title=India's National Security: Military Challenges and Responses, Volume 1|date=2008|publisher=Har Anand Publications|page=361|isbn=978-8124113899}}</ref> It also provided support to [[62 Cavalry (India)|62 Cavalry]] and [[Garhwal Rifles|8 Garhwal]] during the capture of Kaloi.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/deepest-thrust-into-the-heart-of-enemy-135632|title= Deepest thrust into the heart of enemy|date=2015-09-20|access-date=2022-12-12}}</ref> Major Adarsh Kumar Kocchar was awarded the [[Vir Chakra]] for his gallant actions and an important role in breaking the counterattack by timely destruction of enemy tanks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1966/O-1665-1966-0041-75918.pdf|title=Gazette of India, No 41, page 664|date=1966-10-08|access-date=2022-12-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twdi.in/node/2744|title=Maj Adarsh Kumar Kochhar, VrC|access-date=2022-12-12}}</ref> In addition, it was awarded two [[Sena Medal]]s, four [[mentioned in despatches]] and two COAS Commendation Cards.<ref name="101MedAPOcover"/> | Within 18 months of its raising, the regiment saw its first major operation. It took part in Operation Nepal - the Indian attack in the [[Sialkot]] sector. It was part of 1 Artillery Brigade under [[1st Armoured Division (India)|1 Armoured Division]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/203255/5/chapter%203.pdf|title=Anjan Mukherjee in Evolution of Indian Artillery and its Impact on India's Comprehensive Military Power, chapter II|access-date=2022-12-09}}</ref> In these 18 days of intense action, the regiment equipped with Sextons provided able artillery support to the offensive actions of 43 Lorried Brigade.<ref>{{cite book|last=Bajwa|first=KS|title=India's National Security: Military Challenges and Responses, Volume 1|date=2008|publisher=Har Anand Publications|page=361|isbn=978-8124113899}}</ref> It also provided support to [[62 Cavalry (India)|62 Cavalry]] and [[Garhwal Rifles|8 Garhwal]] during the capture of Kaloi.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/features/deepest-thrust-into-the-heart-of-enemy-135632|title= Deepest thrust into the heart of enemy|date=2015-09-20|access-date=2022-12-12}}</ref> Major Adarsh Kumar Kocchar was awarded the [[Vir Chakra]] for his gallant actions and an important role in breaking the counterattack by timely destruction of enemy tanks.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1966/O-1665-1966-0041-75918.pdf|title=Gazette of India, No 41, page 664|date=1966-10-08|access-date=2022-12-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://twdi.in/node/2744|title=Maj Adarsh Kumar Kochhar, VrC|access-date=2022-12-12}}</ref> In addition, it was awarded two [[Sena Medal]]s, four [[mentioned in despatches]] and two COAS Commendation Cards.<ref name="101MedAPOcover"/> | ||
;[[ Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] | ;[[Indo-Pakistani War of 1971]] | ||
The regiment took part in Operation Cactus Lily in the [[Shakargarh]] sector on the western front of the war. It was equipped with self-propelled Abbots and was part of 39 Artillery Brigade under [[39th Infantry Division (India)|39 Infantry Division]]. The division was tasked to capture Shakargarh in a five phased operation, of which the third phase was the capture of Harar Kalan. The initial attack by [[Dogra Regiment|1 Dogra]] was repulsed by a well-prepared enemy on the night of | The regiment took part in Operation Cactus Lily in the [[Shakargarh]] sector on the western front of the war. It was equipped with self-propelled Abbots and was part of 39 Artillery Brigade under [[39th Infantry Division (India)|39 Infantry Division]]. The division was tasked to capture Shakargarh in a five phased operation, of which the third phase was the capture of Harar Kalan. The initial attack by [[Dogra Regiment|1 Dogra]] was repulsed by a well-prepared enemy on the night of 7 December 1971. Captain Sheo Ganesh Singh was a [[Artillery observer|Forward Observation Officer (FOO)]] with the Dogras. He was grievously wounded while directing artillery fire in an effort to neutralise the Pakistanis and help 1 Dogra to extricate. He was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for gallantry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/1972/O-1322-1972-0051-58911.pdf|title=Gazette of India, No 51, page 1251|date=1972-12-16|access-date=2022-12-09}}</ref> On the night of 10 December, a second and better prepared attack by 72 Infantry Brigade took place. Persistent and accurate artillery bombardment prior to the assault by [[Mahar Regiment|1 Mahar]], ensured the capture of Harar Kalan without much opposition. Both 1 Mahar and 101 Field Regiment were awarded the honour title ‘Harar Kalan’. The regiment lost one officer and 10 other ranks during the war. Two officers and 30 other ranks were wounded.<ref>{{cite book|last=Singh|first=Jagjit|title=Indian Gunners at War: The Western Front 1971|date=1994|publisher= Spantech & Lancer|isbn=978-1897829554|pages=127–130}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Gulati|first=YB|title=History of the Regiment of Artillery, Indian Army|publisher=Leo Cooper Ltd|year=1973|pages=257, 282|isbn=978-0850521184}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|last=Das|first= Chand N|title=Hours of Glory: famous battles of the Indian army, 1801-1971|publisher=Vision Books|year=1997|pages=150–151|isbn= 978-8170940692}}</ref><ref name="Salute">{{cite web|url=https://salute.co.in/harhar-kalan-the-little-known-story-of-one-battle-honour/|title= Harhar Kalan, The little known story of One Battle Honour|date=2014-07-12|access-date=2022-12-08}}</ref> | ||
;[[ 2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff |Operation Parakram]] | ;[[2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff|Operation Parakram]] | ||
The regiment was in the Poonch sector during the standoff with Pakistan and was involved in artillery fire across the LoC.<ref name="101MedAPOcover"/> | The regiment was in the Poonch sector during the standoff with Pakistan and was involved in artillery fire across the LoC.<ref name="101MedAPOcover"/> | ||
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*The regiment has proudly participated thrice in the Republic Day parade.<ref name="GJ"/> | *The regiment has proudly participated thrice in the Republic Day parade.<ref name="GJ"/> | ||
* It has won the General Officer Commanding in Chief's ([[Western Command (India)|Western Command]]) unit citation in 2016. | * It has won the General Officer Commanding in Chief's ([[Western Command (India)|Western Command]]) unit citation in 2016. | ||
*Havildar Sarvesh Anil Kushare of the regiment is a renowned [[ | *Havildar Sarvesh Anil Kushare of the regiment is a renowned [[high jump]]er and won the gold medal in the [[2022 National Games of India|36th National Games]] in 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://scroll.in/field/895983/national-open-athletics-sarvesh-kushare-wins-high-jump-gold-anjali-devi-breaks-400m-meet-record|title=National Open athletics: Sarvesh Kushare wins high jump gold, Anjali Devi breaks 400m meet record|date=2018-09-26|access-date=2022-12-17}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/sports/others/kushare-chases-shankar-s-national-mark-with-sable-s-tips-101664732547695.html|title=Kushare chases Shankar’s national mark, with Sable’s tips|date=2022-10-02|access-date=2022-12-17}}</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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