| Kumaon Regiment | |
|---|---|
.svg) Kumaon Regiment cap badge | |
| Active | 1813 – present |
| Country |  India |
| Branch |  Indian Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | 22 Battalions |
| Regimental Centre | Ranikhet (Almora) Uttarakhand, India |
| Nickname(s) | Creed of the Man Eaters |
| Motto(s) | Parakramo Vijayate (Valour Triumphs) |
| War Cry | Kalika Mata Ki Jai (Victory to Mother Kali) |
| March | Bedu Pako Baro Masa |
| Decorations | 2  Param Vir Chakras4  Ashok Chakras1  Padma Vibhushan2  Padma Bhushans8  Param Vishisht Seva Medals10  Maha Vir Chakras6  Kirti Chakras1  Padma Shri2  Uttam Yudh Seva Medals24  Ati Vishisht Seva Medals79  Vir Chakras (including 1 Bar)23  Shaurya Chakras1  Yudh Seva Medal129  Sena Medals (including 2 Bars36  Vishisht Seva Medals |
| Battle honours | Post-Independence Srinagar (Badgam), Walong (Arunachal Pradesh), Rezang La, Gadra City, Bhaduria, Daudkandi, Sanjoi Mirpur and Shamsher Nagar |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Lt Gen Ram Chander Tiwari |
| Notable commanders | General S. M. Shrinagesh General K. S. Thimayya General T. N. Raina |
| Insignia | |
| Regimental Insignia | A demi-rampant lion holding a cross crosslet. The demi-rampant lion is part of the arms of the Russell family whose ancestor had started the body of troops now formed into the Kumaon Regiment. |
The Kumaon Regiment is one of the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army. The regiment traces its origins to the 18th century and has fought in every major campaign of the British Indian Army and the Indian Army, including the two world wars, and is one of the highest decorated regiments of the Indian Army.[1]