THE HIND MEMORIAL

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THE HIND MEMORIAL BELL

The Hind Memorial Bell was an integral part of the annual celebration of the Lomba battle. On 3 October every year, serving and past members of 61 Mech as well as neighbouring units would gather at the regimental mess. The Hind Memorial Bell would be given a place of honour on one of the tables, surrounded by shot-glasses filled with black Sambuca. The history of the battle would be related and then the commanding officer would ring the bell loudly, the signal for all present to move to the table and take up a glass. Then the CO woulf propose the toast.