269 Medium Regiment (India)

269 Medium Regiment is part of the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army.

Formation

The regiment was raised as 269 Field Regiment on 1 September 1975 at Moga, Punjab. Lieutenant Colonel HK Kapoor was the first commanding officer. It is presently a medium regiment equipped with K9-Vajra T howitzers. It consists of 2691, 2692 and 2693 medium batteries.

Gallantry awards

Sena Medal – Havildar Devendra Singh
Sena Medal - Havildar Muthu Kunapa

Achievements

The regiment had the honour to participate in the Republic Day Parade in 2020 with its K9 Vajra T self-propelled howitzers.
The regiment has been awarded GOC - in - C Northern Command and GOC - in - C Southern Command Unit Appreciation for exceptional professional performance.
The regiment was awarded Unit appreciation by the Governor of Uttar Pradesh, Mrs. Anandiben Patel, for outstanding contribution towards civil-military co-operation activities in the state.