Gangtok, Sep 24 - ANI: The 19th battalion of the Maratha Light Infantry celebrated the Diamond Jubilee of its merger with Indian Army from the earst while British Army on Wednesday.
Maratha Light Infantry is one of the oldest infantry units of the Indian Army.
The unit also celebrated the day as the Battle Honour Day in the lofty hills of Sikkim, where it is deployed.
General Officer Commanding, Black Cat Division, Major General R.S.Chopra, released a First Day Cover published by Armys postal service to mark the occasion.
The unit has the unique distinction of being part of all the operations and wars in the post Independence period and has won a number of gallantry awards.
The celebrations were spread over three days from September 21 to 23 in which many veteran officers of the unit and their family members were present on the occasions.
The unit also conducted a social charity work at Padma Odzer School Chadmari, Gangtok for the needy and underprivileged students.
It is also undertaking a unique High Altitude Area afforestation project to mark the Diamond Jubilee celebrations. - ANI
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