56th Armoured Regiment (India)
| 56 Armoured Regiment | |
|---|---|
| Active | 2011 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Armoured Corps |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Lionhearts |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Lieutenant General Ajai Singh |
| Insignia | |
| Abbreviation | 56 Armd Regt |
56 Armoured Regiment is an armoured regiment of the Indian Army Armoured Corps.
Formation
The regiment, nicknamed the 'Lionhearts', is one of the youngest armoured regiments and was raised on 1 October 2011.[1] Lieutenant General Ajai Singh is the current Colonel of the Regiment.[2]
Gallantry awards
The regiment has won the following gallantry awards:
- COAS Commendation Cards – 1[3]
References
- ^ "Indian Tankmen and their beasts: Remembering the hero of Basantar on Armoured Day". News Bharati. 2 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Gazette of India, No 45" (PDF). The Gazette of India. 7 November 2020. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "COAS Commendation Card 2019". indianarmy.nic.in. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.