Special Award of Unit Citation

Updated on July 10, 1999

	108 Medium Regiment
	1st Battalion, The 11 Gorkha Rifles
	2nd Battalion, The Naga Regiment
	2nd Battalion, The Rajputana Rifles
	8th Battalion, The Sikh Regiment
	12th Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry
	13th Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles
	17th Battalion, The Jat Regiment
	18th Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles
	18th Battalion, The Grenadiers
	197 Field Regiment
	663 Reconnaissance and Observation Squadron
	666 Reconnaissance and Observation Squadron
	Ladakh Scouts

 

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108 Medium Regiment

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 108 Medium Regiment, for their valour and indomitable resolve during Op VIJAY. This unit provided accurate and devastating fire relentlessly, round the clock, inflicting very heavy damage and casualties on the enemy. The shock effect, casualties and destruction caused on the enemy positions by 108 Medium Regiment significantly facilitated the infantry operations in the capture of Tololing Ridge, Point 5140, Tiger Hill and Point 4875 in the Dras Sector.
2. The over all performance of the unit has been exemplary and professionalism displayed by all ranks of the unit in the face of the enemy fire is highly commendable in the highest traditions of the Gunners and the Army.

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1st Battalion, The 11 Gorkha Rifles

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 1st Battalion, The 11 Gorkha Rifles for their meritorious and gallant performance during the battle of Khalubar in Batalik Sector.
2. The unit has performed with distinction during Operation "VIJAY" and displayed exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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2nd Battalion, The Naga Regiment

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 2nd Battalion, The Naga Regiment for their meritorious and gallant performance during the battles of Twin Bump on night 07/08 July and raid on enemy mortar position North West of Point 4875 on 08 July 1999, in Dras Sector.
2. During Operation "Vijay", the unit has performed with distinction and displayed indomitable resolve and valour in the face of the enemy.

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2nd Battalion, The Rajputana Rifles

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 2nd Battalion, The Rajputana Rifles for their meritorious and gallant performance during the battle of Point 4590 on night 13/14 June 1999 and Three Pimples area on night 28/29 June 1999, in Dras Sector.
2. The unit has displayed exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy wherein, four Officers, two Junior Commissioned Officers and 17 Other Ranks made the supreme sacrifice in the highest traditions of the Indian Army and 70 all ranks were wounded.

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8th Battalion, The Sikh Regiment

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 8th Battalion, The Sikh Regiment for their meritorious and gallant performance during the isolation of Tiger Hill, which facilitated the capture of Tiger Hill top and battles of Helmet and India Gate, features to the West of Tiger Hill top, on night 07/08 July 1999, in Dras Sector.
2. During Operation "Vijay", the unit has displayed sterling performance marked with exceptional valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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12th Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 12th Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry for their exceptionally gallant and sterling performance during the battles of Point 5203 on night 10/11 June 1999 and Point 4812 on night 30 June/01 July 1999 in Batalik Sector.
2. The overall performance of the battalion during Operation "VIJAY" has been exceptional and marked with exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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13th Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 13th Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles for their exceptionally gallant and sterling performance during the battles of Hump (Tololing Ridge) on night 15/16 June, Point 5140 on night 19/20 June and Point 4875 on night 04/05 July 1999.
2. The overall performance of the battalion during Operation "VIJAY" has been exceptional and marked with exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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17th Battalion, The Jat Regiment

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 17th Battalion, The Jat Regiment for their meritorious and gallant performance during the battles of Whale Back & Pimple I on night 05/06 July and Pimple II on 08 July 1999, in Dras Sector.
2. The unit has performed with distinction during Operation "Vijay" and displayed exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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18th Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 18th Battalion, The Garhwal Rifles for their meritorious and gallant performance during the battles of Point 5140 on night 19/20 June and Point 4700 on night 27/28 June 1999, in Dras Sector.
2. The unit has performed with distinction during Operation "VIJAY" and displayed exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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18th Battalion, The Grenadiers

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 18th Battalion, The Grenadiers for their exceptionally gallant and sterling performance during the battles of Tololing on night 27/28 May 1999, Point 4590 on night 11/12 June 1999 and Three Pimples on night 28/29 June 1999. Their most significant achievement is the capture of Tiger Hill top on night 03/04 July 1999, in Dras Sector wherein, the enemy was completely surprised.
2. The overall performance of the battalion during Operation VIJAY has been exceptional and marked with exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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197 Field Regiment

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 197 Field Regiment, for their valour and indomitable resolve during Op VIJAY. This unit provided accurate and devastating fire relentlessly, round the clock, inflicting very heavy damage and casualties on the enemy.
2. The over all performance of the unit has been exemplary and professionalism displayed by all ranks of the unit in the face of the enemy fire is highly commendable in the highest traditions of the Gunners and the Indian Army.

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663 Reconnaissance and Observation Squadron

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 663 Reconnaissance and Observation Squadron for their meritorious and gallant performance in facilitating reconnaissance by commanders, directing artillery fire, carriage of war stores and evacuation of casualties during Operation "Vijay".
2. The unit has displayed sterling performance marked with exceptional valour and grit in the battle zone.

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666 Reconnaissance and Observation Squadron

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to 666 Reconnaissance and Observation Squadron for their meritorious and gallant performance in facilitating reconnaissance by commanders, directing artillery fire, carriage of war stores and evacuation of casualties during Operation "Vijay".
2. The unit has performed with distinction and displayed exemplary valour and grit in the battle zone.

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Ladakh Scouts

1. The Chief of Army Staff is pleased to make a special instant award of "Unit Citation" to Ladakh Scouts for their meritorious and gallant performance during the battles of Point 5000 on night 05/06 July Dog Hill on night 30 June/01 July , and Padma Go on night 09/10 July 1999, in Batalik Sector.
2. The unit has performed with distinction during Operation "Vijay" and displayed exemplary valour and grit in the face of the enemy.

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