4 INFANTRY DIVISION
4 INFANTRY DIVISION The Indian 4th Infantry Division, also known as the Red Eagle Division, is an infantry division of the Indian Army. The Division was formed in 1939 and was the first Indian formation to go overseas during the Second World War. The Division is now a part of the Indian Army. It had approximately 15 Indian and 10 Pakistani battalions. It was converted to a mountain division in 1963 and fought in the 1965 war. It consisted of 7, 41 and 62 Mountain Brigades and also included A Squadron, 45 Cavalry. Coming under the I Corps (India) and Central Command, the Division is headquartered in Allahabad. The formation and sleeve patch of the Division is a red eagle on a black background.