Army celebrates 69th Infantry Day in Ferozepur and Jalandhar

erozepur October 27. 2016 : Golden Arrow and Vajra Corps celebrated the 69th Infantry Day with traditional solemnity and gaiety today at Jalandhar and Ferozepur.

Lieutenant General BS Sahrawat, General Officer Commanding, Vajra Corps laid wreath at `Vajra Shaurya Sthal’ in Jalandhar and paid homage to the fallen heroes.  Apart from the serving officers of the station, Infantry veterans of Jalandhar station were also present on the occasion.

Maj Gen Vijay Pingale, General Officer Commanding Golden Arrow Division, officers and troops paid homage to the martyrs by laying wreaths at the Infantry War Memorial. It was followed by unit level functions for all ranks in the afternoon.

October 27 is celebrated as Infantry Day by the Indian Army as it was on this day in 1947, that an Infantry Company of the First Battalion The Sikh Regiment was airlifted from Delhi to Srinagar to liberate Kashmir from the invading tribals who were supported by Pakistan Army, said, Lt Col Manish Mehta, Defence Spokesperson.

At the Golden Arrow Division the wreath was laid by the General Officer Commanding, Major General Vijay Pingale and other officers paid homage to the Martyrs at the Infantry War Memorial. It was followed by unit level Barakhana for all ranks.

General Officer Commanding of Pine Division, Major General Rajesh Chaba also laid a wreath at the “Pine War Memorial”. The ceremony was also graced by all seniors Veterans, serving officers and Jawans of the station.

Wreath was also laid at Panther Division at the Panther Inspirational Park by General Officer Commanding, Panther Division. Wreath laying ceremonies were also organised at Dera Baba Nanak War Memorial and Batala War Memorial which were attended by all serving ranks and Veterans. Infantry, also popularly known as the ‘Queen of the Battle’ is the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army.

The Infantry or ‘Queen of Battle’ as it is popularly known, has in its legacy, valiant acts of selflessness and courage by the Infantryman who have made innumerable sacrifices to defend the Motherland.