The gunners donned uniforms of 1 Sikh and the composite company was under the command of Captain RL Chauhan of 13 Field Regiment.

The first flights of civil and Royal Indian Air Force Dakotas transported them to Srinagar on the morning of 27 October 1947.

[11] The 13 Field Regiment, which was under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Shri Dhar Man Singh, was stationed in the Kashmir valley at the beginning of hostilities.

In addition, Major General Budh Singh, MC presented the unit the Divisional Commanders Banner.

[22][23] The regiment equipped with its 25-pounders were in support of 1 Sikh Light Infantry during its attack on Kundanpur on the night of 7 and 8 September 1965.

[25] 13 Field Regiment was part of 11 Artillery Brigade under 11 Infantry Division in the Barmer sector during Operation Cactus Lily.

During the Battle of Gadra City on the night of 4/5 December 1971, the unit was in direct support of 15 Kumaon of 31 Infantry Brigade.

The Forward Observation Officer (FOO) and his radio operator with 15 Kumaon directed the artillery fire with great accuracy causing intense damage to the enemy defences and ensuring a swift capture.

The commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Ashok Gilani was awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for coordinating the excellent fire support along widely separated axes.