Today happens to be the 62nd Anniversary of the Raising Day of my paltan - 6/8 Gorkha Rifles. The battalion was raised on 04 February 1948 at Clementown, Dehradun. When India achieved Independence, all the British forces had to leave and the 2nd and 6th Gorkha Rifles were earmarked to go along with the British troops to Britain. Before leaving India, troops of both the 2nd and 6th Regiments were given the option to either go to Britain or merge with the newly formed Indian Army. My paltan was thus raised from those soldiers who did not want to go to Britain. The battalion was raised by Late Lt Col (Later Brig) J.D.Nadirshaw, VrC, SC (of 2/8 GR) and within six months of its raising it was launched into battle in Poonch, Rajauri as the first strike force of 19 Inf Bde for "Op Easy" in J&K. It won a major victory at the 'Batttle of Naghun' on 04 November 1948 for which it was awarded the Battle Honour - Naghun 1948 (J&K) and Theatre Honour - J&K 1948.
On this occasion I wish to felicitate all ranks of the paltan (past and present). May 'Maa Durga' bless the paltan in all its ventures. Jai Gorakh !
10 comments:
My salute and best wishes to the regiment
Hi, Nandan, please convey my heartiest greetings to the Paltan on their raising day.
Hi sir best wishes to all officers and men past and present donning the colours of the Regiment.
Thank you for your comments gentlemen.
My salute to whole members of 6/8 G. R jai hind
Could someone do me a favor by telling me the service number of late Rifleman Bhavani Chand of 6/8 GR Martyred on 21 Nov 1962 in NEFA sector. We villagers are about to build the village entrance gate to commemorate is Martyrdom. Can send me message on 7298852570. Jai Hind!
Lost touch of the paltan. 6/8 GR
Sub Sukhbir Singh
I believe the paltan is in Bengdubi near Siliguri at present.
6th Battalion of 8 Gorkha Rifles (Indian Army) has just celebrated its Platinum Jubilee on 4th Feb 2023 with great pride, joviality and nerves of steel, under their Commanding Officer Col Mayank Choudhary!
Yes, the paltan has just celebrated it's Platinum Jubilee which I was fortunate enough to attend. Will be posting soon about this momentous event.
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