Indias Highest Gallantry Award (Pvc) Winners

Param vIr chakra The laurel is a neb bronze disc 1. 375 inches (3. 49 cm) in diameter. The state emblem appears in the centre, on a raised circle. Surrounding this, quaternity replicas of Indras Vajra (the all-powerful mythic weapon of the quaint Vedic King of Gods). The decoration is hang up from a straight swivelling suspension bar. It is named on the edge. On the elicit, around a discipline center, be dickens legends separated by lotus flowers. The words Param Vir Chakra are indite in Hindi and English. A over-embellished ribbon, 32 millimetres (1. in) long, holds the Param Vir Chakra. The medal symbolizes Rishi Dadhichi, who had donated his b mavins to the Gods for do Vajra Facts ab bring out Param Vir Chakra 1. Of the 21 Paramveer Chakra destineees, 20 are from the Indian ground forces and ace from the Indian Air bosom. 2. Som Nath Sharma, the first recipient of the a fightd, was the accolade designer Mrs. Savitri Khanolkars password-in- police force late. 3. Grenadiers regi manpowert have receive the about number of Param Vir Chakras, with 3 awarfareds, one each for the Indo-Pakistan 1965 war, 1971 Indo-Pakistan war and the Kargil struggle.The Gorkha Rifles have excessively received deuce-ace awards, with the 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun regi workforcet), eighth Gorkha Rifles and 11th Gorkha Rifles each receiving one. 4. The Sikh Regi workforcet, Kumaon teaching, seventeenth Poona horse cavalry and Jammu and Kashmir Rifles have received deuce awards. 5. The highest rank to be awarded a Param Vir Chakra is that of a lieutenant Colonel. Lt. Col. Ardeshir Tarapore. 6. The award to study Dhan Singh Thapa, for the competitiveness of Sirijap in the 1962 fight was initially denote as a late award. It was not known that study Thapa was taken prisoner of war at that time.Param vir chakra winners Stories of the highest heroism award winners of the fortify forces. 1947-48 Jammu and Kashmir Operations study Somnath Sharma, 4 Kum aon, late major Somnath Sharma major(ip) Somnath Sharma son of major(ip) universal Amarnath Sharma, was natural on January 31, 1923, in Himachal Pradesh. He was fit out in the Kumaon Regiment on February 22, 1942. On October 22, 1947, Pakistan launched the tribal assault of Jammu & Kashmir. Major Somnath Sharma laid down his sustenance for the country on November 3, 1947 in Badgam, Kashmir in a brave fight once against Pakistan parade.Major General Amarnath Sharma received Indias first and highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, on behalf of his son. 2nd Lt. Rama Raghoba Rane, Corps of Engineers Second surrogate Rama Raghoba Rane Second police lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane was innate(p) on June 26, 1918 at Chendia, Karnataka. He was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers on declination 15, 1947. He served with distinction during the 1947-48 Jammu Kashmir operations. On March 18, 1948, the Indian Army retakingd Jhangar, which was lost to the confrontation in declination 1947. Indian troops whence planned an succeed from Naushahra to Rajouri.Rane made a substantial contri howeverion in facilitating the Indian advance on Rajouri. The gallant private road made by Rane during this critical advance earned him the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra. CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat, 6 Rajputana Rifles, posthumous Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was innate(p) on May 20, 1918 in Rajasthan. He was enrol direct in the 6 Rajputana Rifles on May 20, 1936. During the Jammu Kashmir operations in pass of 1948, Pakistani raiders mounted a real counter attainensive in the Tithwal sector.The opposite also forced the Indian Army to vacate their frontwards shoess across river Kishanganga. subsequently the setback, Indian troops took speckle on the Tithwal ridge. Havilder Major Piru Singh laid down his life, in a brave fight against the enemies, go forth for the rest of his comrades a unique manikin of single-handed bravery and determined heroism. He was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. Naik Jadunath Singh , 1 Rajput, posthumous Naik Jadunath Singh Naik Jadunath Singh was innate(p) on November 21, 1916 in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.He was enrollight-emitting diode in the 1 Rajput Regiment on November 21, 1941. During the Jammu Kashmir operations in the winter of 1947, the vex of Jhangar on declination 24th, by the Pakistani raiders, staind them in an advantageous position in the Naushahra sector. At a most critical floor in the battle for the defence of Naushahra, he saved his picket from being intrude on by the foeman. Naik Jadunath Singh was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. Lance Naik Karam Singh, 1 Sikh Lance Naik Karam Singh Lance Naik Karam Singh was born on folk 15, 1915, in Barnala, Punjab.He was enrolled in 1 Sikh Regiment on kinsfolk 15, 1941. He had earned a Military Medal in globe War II. During the Jammu Kashmir operations in 1948, the Indian Army made substantial gains in the Tithwal sector. Karam Singh was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, for his outstanding employment in the battle of Tithwal. 1962 Indo-China War Major shaytan Singh , 13 Kumaon, posthumous Major shaitan Singh Major Shaitan Singh, son of Lieutenant Colonel Hem Singhji, was commissioned in the Kumaon Regiment on August 01, 1949.During the 1962 Indo-China conflict, 13 Kumaon was deployed in Chusul sector. The battalion led by Major Shaitan Singh held a crucial position at Rezang La, at a flower of 5000 metres. The expected Chinese fervour on Rezang La came on November 18. Unmindful of his personal safety, Major Shaitan Singh moved from one platoon post to another and encouraged his men to fight. He was mortally wounded. Shaitan Singh was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal, posthumously, for his le ading and devotion to duty. Major Dhan Singh Thapa , 1/8 Gorkha RiflesMajor Dhan Singh Thapa Major Dhan Singh Thapa, born on April 10, 1928 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, was commissioned in the 8 Gorkha Rifles on August 28, 1949. The Sirijap valley, north of the Pangong Lake in Ladakh, was considered vital for the defence of Chushul airfield. The 1/8 Gorkha Rifles had outposts there to thwart any opposition encroachment in the area. One of these outposts named Sirijap-1 was held by a platoon of D Company downstairs the dictation of Major Dhan Singh Thapa when the Chinese assault came on October 21, 1962. Major Thapa repulsed the attack, inflicting heavy losses on the resistance.For his gallant act, Major Dhan Singh Thapa was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra. Subedar Joginder Singh , 1 Sikh, posthumous Subedar Joginder Singh Subedar Joginder Singh was born on kinfolk 26, 1921, in Faridkot, Punjab. On September 28, 1936, he was enrolled in the 1 Sikh Regiment. During the 1962 Indo-China War, Subedar Joginder Singh commanded a platoon in the Tawang sector of North eastmost Frontier Agency. On October 23, the Chinese launched an attack on the Bum La axis. Subedar Joginder Singh and his platoon stood tauten like a rock.Singh, de wound a wound in the thigh, refused evacuation. He man a light machine electric ray and killed a large number of enemies. By now all ammunition with the platoon had been exhausted. Subedar Joginder Singh and his men fell upon the advancing foe and bayoneted legion(predicate) to death. Subedar Singh was killed in this epic battle. For his inspiring leadership, courage and devotion to duty, he was awarded the highest wartime gallantry medal, the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. 1965 Indo-Pak War Lt. Col. A. B. Tarapore, 17 Poona Horse, posthumous Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzarji Tarapore Lieutenant Colonel ArdeshirBurzarji Tarapore was born on August 18, 1923 in Mumbai. He joined the Hyderabad St ate impression in 1942 and saw active dish in West Asia during World War-II. He was commissioned in Poona Horse on April 01, 1951. The biggest ice chestful battle of the 1965 Indo-Pak War took place at Phillora in the Sialkot sector. Lt. Col. A B Tarapore defied the rivals luff, held his ground and gallantly attacked Phillora with one of his squadrons support by an Infantry battalion. When wounded, he refused to be evacuated. On September 14, 1965, he led his regiment to capture Wazirali.Unmindful of his injury, he again led his regiment and captured Jassoran and Butur-Dograndi on September 16, 1965. In this battle his own tank was hit some(prenominal) times. Lt. Colonel A B Tarapore tank was in flames and he died a heros death. Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzarji Tarapore was awarded with the highest war-time gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. CQMH Abdul Hamid , 4 Grenadiers, posthumous Company Quarter-Master Havildar Abdul Hamid Company Quarter-Master Havilda r Abdul Hamid was born on July 1, 1933, in Uttar Pradesh. He was enrolled in the 4 Grenadiers on December 27, 1954.During the 1965 Indo-Pak War, 4 Indian Division was entrusted with the responsibility of capturing Pak territory eastward of Lchhogil Canal and contain possible adversary attack on Kasur-Khem Karan axis. The oppositeness tanks had penetrated the forward company positions. Hamid was absolute a recoilless hero detachment. He knocked out both opposition tanks. By this time the oppositeness brought down concentrated machine wedge and high explosive fire on him. But he kept on firing. He was mortally wounded by a high explosive shell. Hamid was honoured with the highest war time gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. 1971 Indo-Pak WarMajor Hoshiar Singh , 3 Grenadiers 1971 War Major Hoshiar Singh Major Hoshiar Singh was born on May 05, 1936 in Haryana. He was commissioned in the Grenadiers Regiment on June 30, 1963. He was also Mentioned-in-Despatches. On December 17th, during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, though wounded seriously in confrontation shelling, Major Singh again went alone from oceanic abyss to trench, moving in the open. Major Singh, realising the enormousness of fire support at this juncture, move to the machine gun pit and operated the gun inflicting heavy casualties on the adversary. The confrontation attack was repulsed, and they beat a hasty retreat.Throughout this operation, Major Singh exhibited the most big gallantry in the face of the enemy, grim determination and refractory spirit. He was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, Param Vir Chakra. 2nd Lt. Arun Khetarpal , 17 Poona Horse, posthumous Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, son of Brigadier M L Khetarpal, was born on October 14, 1950, in Pune, Maharashtra. He was commissioned in the 17 Poona Horse on June 13, 1971. During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the 47 Infantry Brigade, with the 17 Poona Horse under command, was governed to establish a bridg e-head across the Basantar River in Shakargarh sector.Khetarpal fiercely attacked the enemy strong points and captured galore(postnominal) enemy soldiers and recoilless guns at gunpoint. He destroyed several enemy tanks. In the thick of the battle, Khetarpals tank also received a putz and burst into flames. But realising the useful role of his tank in preventing a break finished, he set about destroying the remaining enemy tanks. At this stage his tank received a second hit. The brave officer met his death denying the enemy the intended break through with(predicate). For his gross gallantry, Khetarpal was honoured with the highest wartime gallantry medal, the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. Fg. Off. N. J. S.Sekhon , No. 18 Squadron, posthumous truehearted incumbent Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon was born on July 17, 1943 in Ludhiana, Punjab. He was commissioned into the Indian Air Force on June 4, 1967. During the 1971 operations, Sekhon was wit h No. 18 Flying Bullets Squadron flying the Folland Gnat fighter based at Srinagar. He and his colleagues fought successive trembles of intruding Pakistani aircraft with valour and determination. On the 14th of December 1971, Srinagar Airfield was attacked by a wave of six enemy Sabre aircraft. Sekhon took off and immediately engaged a tally of the attacking Sabres.He succeeded in damaging two of the enemy aircraft. His aircraft crashed and he was killed. For his sublime heroism, absolute gallantry, he was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal, posthumously. Lance Naik Albert Ekka , 14 Guards, posthumous Lance Naik Albert Ekka Lance Naik Albert Ekka was born on December 27, 1942 in Ranchi, Bihar. He was enrolled in the 14 Guards on December 27, 1962. During the 1971 Indo-Pak War, the 14 Guards was asked to capture a Pakistani position at Gangasagar, 6? km west of Agartala in the eastern sector. Ekka went with the left(a) forward company of the battalion i n the attack.He charged the enemy lying in wait, bayoneted two enemy soldiers and silenced the light machine gun. though seriously hurt in this encounter, he continued to fight alongside his comrades with courage, securing bunker after bunker. He hurled a grenade into the enemy bunker. Ekka died of the injuries suffered during this battle. Lance Naik Albert Ekka was awarded Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal, posthumously. 1999 Kargil Operations four-spot Kargil war heroes were awarded the highest gallantry award on January 26, 2000 for displaying the valour of the highest order during operation Vijay.While skipper Vikram Batra and Lt. Manoj Pandey were awarded PVC posthumously, Grenadier Yogendra Singh and Riflemen Sanjay Kumar received the award from the President, Mr. K. R. Narayanan in person. skipper Vikram Batra , 13 jak Rifles, posthumous police chief Vikram Batra police chief Vikram Batra, 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, and his Delta Company were apt (p) the occupation of recapturing predict 5140. Captain Batra single-handedly engaged three enemy soldiers in close assault and killed them. He was seriously injured during this invade, but insisted on regrouping his men to continue with the given task at hand.Inspired by the unmatched courage displayed by Captain Batra, the soldiers of 13 manual laborer Rifles charged the enemy position and captured Point 5140 at 330 a. m. on June 20, 1999. Captain Batra led his men to even more glorious victories with the feel of Point 4750 and Point 4875. He was tragically killed, when he tried to rescue an injured officer during an enemy counterattack. For his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery, Captain Vikram Batra was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, Indias highest medal for gallantry, posthumously.Lieutenant Manoj K. Pandey , 1/11 GR, posthumous Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey, 1/11 Gorkha Rifles, forced back the intruders from the Batal ik sector on June 11, 1999. He led his men to recapture the Jaubar Top, a feature of great available importance. But his finest hour was in the capture of Khalubar in the early morning hours of July 3, 1999. On the night of July 2-3, 1999 the battalions progress on to its closing objective, was halted by a determined enemy firmly entrenched on commanding heights.The young officer led his platoon along a narrow, treacherous ridge that led to the enemy position. He surged ahead of his troops and charged at the enemy with a full-throated battle cry through a hail of bullets. Although wounded in the get up and leg, he pressed on his hermit charge with grim determination. Critically bleeding, he collapsed at the final bunker and ultimately succumbed to his injuries, but not before the defy of the enemy had been annihilated. Lieutenant Manoj Kumar Pandey was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, Indias highest medal for gallantry, posthumously.Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav, 18 Grenadiers G renadier Yogender Singh Yadav Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav of 18 Grenadiers, was sort out of the Commando Ghatak Platoon tasked to capture three strategical bunkers on Tiger Hill during the Kargil war on the night of July 3-4, 1999. In spite of having been hit by three bullets in his groin and shoulder, displaying great strength and resolve, he climbed the remaining 60 feet, all by himself and reached the top. With rare grit and courage, he crawled up to the bunker critically injured and lobbed a grenade killing four Pakistani soldiers and neutralising enemy fire.For his sustained display of the most conspicuous personal bravery and gallantry of the highest order in the face of the enemy, Grenadier Yogender Singh Yadav was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, Indias highest medal for gallantry. Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, 13 JAK Rifles Rifleman Sanjay Kumar Rifleman Sanjay Kumar, 13 Jammu and Kashmir Rifles, was the wind Scout of a team tasked to capturing stadium Flat Top of Point 4875 i n the Mushkoh Valley on July 4, 1999, being held by Pakistani-backed militants. Without concern for personal safety, Kumar crawled alone up the ledge and charged towards the enemy bunker, through a hail of automatic fire.Bleeding extravagantly from the bullet wounds, he continued the charge towards the bunker. He then picked up the enemy machine gun and crept towards the second enemy bunker. Three enemy soldiers, taken exclusively by surprise were killed by him on the spot. For his sustained display of bravery, Rifleman Sanjay Kumar was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. UN Operations Captain G. S. Salaria , 3/1 GR, posthumous Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria was born on November 29, 1935, in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He was commissioned in the 1 Gorkha Rifles on 9 June 1957.After the Belgians quit Congo, a civil war situation true in that country. When the United Nations decided upon military intervention to retrieve the situation, India contributed a brigade of around 3000 men to the UN Force. Captain Salaria prevented the enemy from going to the roundabout thereby sparing the UN Headquarters in Elizabethville from encirclement. For his extraordinary leadership and devotion to duty, Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria was awarded the highest wartime medal, Param Vir Chakra, posthumously. Saichen Operations Naib Subedar Bana Singh , 8 JAK LINaib Subedar Bana Singh Naib Subedar Bana Singh, born in Kadyal, Jammu on January 6, 1949, was enrolled in the Indian Army on January 6, 1969 into the Jammu & Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI). During June 1987, the 8 JAK LI, was deployed in the Siachen area. Naib Subedar Singh volunteered to join the special task force formed to root out Pakistani infiltrators. Naib Subedar Bana Singh led his men through an extremely difficult and hazardous route. Lobbing hand-grenades, charging with a bayonet and moving from trench to trench, he cleared the post of all intruders.He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the h ighest wartime gallantry medal, for conspicuous bravery and leadership under most adverse conditions. IPFK Operations Major R. Parameswaran , 8 Mahar, posthumous IPKF Operations Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran Major Ramaswamy Parameswaran was born on September 13, 1946, in Mumbai. He was granted pithy Service Commission in the Mahar Regiment on January 16, 1972. He took part in a number of operations undertaken by the Indian Army. Under the Indo-Sri Lanka Agreement many Indian Army units were dispatched to Sri Lanka to maintain law and order there.On November 25, 1987, Major Parameswaran and his column were ambushed by a group of militants. With great front of mind he encircled the militants from the rear and boldly charged them. During the hand-to-hand combat that followed, one militant gap him in the chest. Undaunted by his grave injury, he snatched the rifle from a militant and shot him dead. Though critically wounded he continued to give orders and inspire his command till he b reathed his last. For the most conspicuous bravery & supreme sacrifice, Parameswaran was honoured with the Param Vir Chakra, posthumously.