8 Cavalry (Izz-Ul-Khail)
| 8th Cavalry | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1787–present |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Branch |
 Pakistan Army |
| Type | Armoured Regiment |
| Size | Regiment |
| Nickname(s) | Izz-Ul-Khail |
| Anniversaries | 10 January |
| Decorations |
The Regiment’s crowning glory came in 1991, when in recognition of its services and valour, the regiment was presented the title of "Izz Ul Khail" by the Custodian of two Holy Mosques, King Fahd Bin Abdul Aziz. Kuwait Liberation Medal War Medal(Op Desert Storm) |
| Battle honours | Operation Desert Storm 1991 |
The 8th Cavalry (Izz Ul Khail) is an armoured regiment of the Pakistan Army. It was previously known as the 8th King George's V Own, which was a regular cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army. It was formed in 1787. It was raised as a part of the Pakistan Army on 10th January 1991 in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in ARAR for the Operation Desert Storm. The Operation was based on the Liberation of Kuwait.
Battle honours
Operation Desert Storm 1991.
Decorations
Kuwait Liberation Medal
War Medal(Op Desert Storm)
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