Jat Regiment
The Jat Regiment is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army, of which it is one of the longest-serving and most decorated regiments. The regiment has won 19 battle honours between 1839 and 1947, and post-independence it has won five battle honours, including 2 Victoria Cross, 8 Mahavir Chakra, 8 Kirti Chakra, 34 Shaurya Chakras, 39 Vir Chakras and 253 Sena Medals. During its 200-year service history, the regiment has participated in various actions and operations in India and abroad, including the First and the Second World Wars. Numerous battalions of the Jat Regiment, including the 14th Murray's Jat Lancers, fought in the First World War.
| Jat Regiment | |
|---|---|
Regimental Insignia of the Jat Regiment | |
| Active | 1795 – present |
| Country | British India (1795–1947) India (1947–present) |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | British Indian Army (1795–1947) Indian Army (1947–present) |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Infantry |
| Size | 24 Battalions |
| Regimental Centre | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh |
| Motto(s) | Sangathan Va Veerta (Unity And Valour) |
| War Cry | Jat Balwan, Jai Bhagwan (The Jat is powerful, Victory to god!) |
| Anniversaries | July |
| Decorations | 2 Victoria cross 24 Battle honour 8 Maha Vir Chakra 4 Ashoka Chakra 12 Kirti Chakra 46 Shaurya Chakra 39 Vir Chakra 253 Sena Medal |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Major General Sanjeev Dogra |
| Insignia | |
| Regimental Insignia | The insignia has a bugle indicating the Light Infantry antecedents of two of its battalions. |
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