Archive for the ‘Gallantry Awards’ Category
Saturday, July 19th, 2008 |
Kargil martyr Captain Jintu Gogoi was today posthumously conferred the Bir Chilarai Award, the highest bravery award given by the Assam government. His father, Thagiram Gogoi, accepted the Award from Senior Cabinet Minister Dr Bhumidhar Barman. Hailing from Khumtai in Golaghat district, the Captain was killed during action in the Kargil War in 1999 when he led his troops to evict the enemy from Kala Pathar in the Baltik sector. He was also decorated with the Vir Chakra in recognition to the gallantry displayed in the battlefield.
Captain Jintu Gogoi is from 17 Garhwal Rifles. His body was found barely 150 yards from the picket on Jubar Hills that he was tasked to take.
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Wednesday, May 14th, 2008 |
President, conferred six Kirti Chakras and twenty Shaurya Chakras to serving and retired armed forces personnel and civilians for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty, at a solemn ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhawan here today.
The President also conferred seventeen Param Vishisht Seva Medals, twenty seven Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order. The following is the list of awardees:-
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Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 |
President, conferred four Kirti Chakras and twenty two Shaurya Chakras to serving and retired armed forces personnel and civilians for displaying conspicuous gallantry, indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty at a solemn ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi today.
The President also conferred thirteen Param Vishisht Seva Medals, two Bar to Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, twenty four Ati Vishisht Seva Medals to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished service of an exceptional order. The following is the list of awardees:-
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Friday, January 25th, 2008 |
Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu has been awarded Shaurya Chakra (Posthumous) for displaying exceptional courage and gallantry in the face of imminent death in dangerous circumstances beyond the call of duty which are in the best traditions of the IAF.
Squadron Leader Shantanu Basu was on the posted strength a Cheetah Helicopter Unit at Air Force Station Leh since 22 May 06.
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Friday, January 25th, 2008 |
Wg Cdr Rahul Monga and Wing Commander Anil Kumar of Indian Air Force has been awarded Shaurya Chakra for their thoroughbred soldierly attitude, display of conspicuous gallantry in the face of highly challenging task and regardless of their personal safety.
Wg Cdr Monga was detailed as the Captain and Wg Cdr Anil Kumar was detailed as crew of an IAF microlight aircraft of the first microlight aircraft proceeding on a “Round-the-World” expedition.
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