Indias Highest Gallantry Award (Pvc) Winners

Param vIr chakra: The award is a round bronze circle 1. 375 inches (3. 49 cm) in measurement. The state token shows up in the inside, on a raised circle. Encompassing this, four reproductions of Indra's Vajra (the almighty mythic weapon of the antiquated Vedic King of Gods). The enhancement is suspended from a straight turning suspension bar. It is named on the edge. On the back, around a plain place, are two legends isolated by lotus blossoms. The words Param Vir Chakra are written in Hindi and English. A purple lace, 32 millimeters (1. in) long, holds the Param Vir Chakra. The award represents Rishi Dadhichi, who had given his issues that remains to be worked out Gods for making Vajra Facts about Param Vir Chakra: 1. Of the 21 Paramveer Chakra awardees, 20 are from the Indian Army and one from the Indian Air Force. 2. Som Nath Sharma, the main beneficiary of the honor, was the honor planner Mrs. Savitri Khanolkar's child in-law after death. 3. Grenadiers Regiment have gotten the mo st number of Param Vir Chakras, with 3 honors, one each for the Indo-Pakistan 1965 war, 1971 Indo-Pakistan war and the Kargil War.The Gorkha Rifles have likewise gotten three honors, with the first Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment), eighth Gorkha Rifles and eleventh Gorkha Rifles each getting one. 4. The Sikh Regiment, Kumaon Regiment, seventeenth Poona Horse and Jammu and Kashmir Rifles have gotten two honors. 5. The most elevated position to be granted a Param Vir Chakra is that of a Lieutenant Colonel. Lt. Col. Ardeshir Tarapore. 6. The honor to Major Dhan Singh Thapa, for the clash of Sirijap in the 1962 War was at first declared as an after death grant. It was not realized that Major Thapa was taken POW at that time.Param vir chakra champs Stories of the most noteworthy bravery grant victors of the military. 1947-48 Jammu and Kashmir Operations Major Somnath Sharma, 4 Kumaon, after death Major Somnath Sharma Major Somnath Sharma child of Major General Amarnath Sharma, was con ceived on January 31, 1923, in Himachal Pradesh. He was dispatched in the Kumaon Regiment on February 22, 1942. On October 22, 1947, Pakistan propelled the inborn intrusion of Jammu and Kashmir. Major Somnath Sharma set out his life for the nation on November 3, 1947 in Badgam, Kashmir in a valiant battle against Pakistan troops.Major General Amarnath Sharma got India's first and most elevated wartime chivalry award, Param Vir Chakra, for his child. second Lt. Rama Raghoba Rane, Corps of Engineers Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane was conceived on June 26, 1918 at Chendia, Karnataka. He was appointed in the Corps of Engineers on December 15, 1947. He presented with unique excellence during the 1947-48 Jammu ; Kashmir tasks. On March 18, 1948, the Indian Army recovered Jhangar, which was lost to the foe in December 1947. Indian soldiers at that point arranged a development from Naushahra to Rajouri.Rane made a considerable commitment in encouragi ng the Indian development on Rajouri. The chivalrous exertion made by Rane during this basic development earned him the most noteworthy wartime heroism award, Param Vir Chakra. †¢ CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat, 6 Rajputana Rifles, after death Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Company Havildar Major Piru Singh was conceived on May 20, 1918 in Rajasthan. He was taken a crack at the 6 Rajputana Rifles on May 20, 1936. During the Jammu ; Kashmir tasks in summer of 1948, Pakistani pillagers mounted a solid counter hostile in the Tithwal sector.The adversary likewise constrained the Indian Army to clear their forward situations across stream Kishanganga. After the difficulty, Indian soldiers took position on the Tithwal edge. Havilder Major Piru Singh set out his life, in a fearless battle against the foes, leaving for the remainder of his companions a special case of independent dauntlessness and decided mental fortitude. He was respected with the most noteworthy wartime valor decoration , Param Vir Chakra, after death. Naik Jadunath Singh , 1 Rajput, after death Naik Jadunath Singh Naik Jadunath Singh was conceived on November 21, 1916 in Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh.He was joined up with the 1 Rajput Regiment on November 21, 1941. During the Jammu ; Kashmir tasks in the winter of 1947, the catch of Jhangar on December 24th, by the Pakistani plunderers, put them in a profitable situation in the Naushahra area. At a most basic stage in the fight for the barrier of Naushahra, he spared his picket from being overwhelmed by the foe. Naik Jadunath Singh was respected with the most elevated wartime heroism decoration, Param Vir Chakra, after death. †¢ Lance Naik Karam Singh, 1 Sikh Lance Naik Karam Singh Lance Naik Karam Singh was conceived on September 15, 1915, in Barnala, Punjab.He was taken a crack at 1 Sikh Regiment on September 15, 1941. He had earned a Military Medal in World War II. During the Jammu ; Kashmir activities in 1948, the Indian Army made considera ble gains in the Tithwal area. Karam Singh was regarded with the most elevated wartime valor award, Param Vir Chakra, for his exceptional job in the clash of Tithwal. 1962 Indo-China War Major Shaitan Singh , 13 Kumaon, after death Major Shaitan Singh Major Shaitan Singh, child of Lieutenant Colonel Hem Singhji, was charged in the Kumaon Regiment on August 01, 1949.During the 1962 Indo-China strife, 13 Kumaon was conveyed in Chusul part. The brigade drove by Major Shaitan Singh held an essential situation at Rezang La, at a stature of 5000 meters. The normal Chinese assault on Rezang La went ahead November 18. Unaware of his own wellbeing, Major Shaitan Singh moved starting with one company post then onto the next and urged his men to battle. He was mortally injured. Shaitan Singh was granted Param Vir Chakra, the most noteworthy wartime heroism decoration, after death, for his administration and commitment to obligation. Major Dhan Singh Thapa , 1/8 Gorkha RiflesMajor Dhan Singh Th apa Major Dhan Singh Thapa, conceived on April 10, 1928 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, was charged in the 8 Gorkha Rifles on August 28, 1949. The Sirijap valley, north of the Pangong Lake in Ladakh, was viewed as fundamental for the resistance of Chushul runway. The 1/8 Gorkha Rifles had stations there to obstruct any foe infringement in the region. One of these stations named Sirijap-1 was held by a unit of ‘D' Company under the order of Major Dhan Singh Thapa when the Chinese assault went ahead October 21, 1962. Major Thapa rebuffed the assault, causing substantial misfortunes on the enemy.For his courageous demonstration, Major Dhan Singh Thapa was respected with the most noteworthy wartime bravery decoration, Param Vir Chakra. Subedar Joginder Singh , 1 Sikh, after death Subedar Joginder Singh Subedar Joginder Singh was conceived on September 26, 1921, in Faridkot, Punjab. On September 28, 1936, he was joined up with the 1 Sikh Regiment. During the 1962 Indo-China War, Subed ar Joginder Singh directed a company in the Tawang segment of North East Frontier Agency. On October 23, the Chinese propelled an assault on the Bum La hub. Subedar Joginder Singh and his detachment stood firm like a rock.Singh, notwithstanding an injury in the thigh, declined clearing. He kept an eye on a light automatic weapon and executed countless adversaries. At this point all ammo with the company had been depleted. Subedar Joginder Singh and his men fell upon the propelling foe and bayoneted numerous to death. Subedar Singh was murdered in this epic fight. For his moving authority, fearlessness and dedication to obligation, he was granted the most noteworthy wartime chivalry award, the Param Vir Chakra, after death. 1965 Indo-Pak War Lt. Col. A. B. Tarapore, 17 Poona Horse, after death Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzarji Tarapore Lieutenant Colonel ArdeshirBurzarji Tarapore was conceived on August 18, 1923 in Mumbai. He joined the Hyderabad State Force in 1942 and saw dynami c help in West Asia during World War-II. He was authorized in Poona Horse on April 01, 1951. The greatest tank clash of the 1965 Indo-Pak War occurred at Phillora in the Sialkot segment. Lt. Col. A B Tarapore resisted the adversary's charge, held his ground and nobly assaulted Phillora with one of his groups bolstered by an Infantry regiment. At the point when injured, he would not be emptied. On September 14, 1965, he drove his regiment to catch Wazirali.Unmindful of his physical issue, he again drove his regiment and caught Jassoran and Butur-Dograndi on September 16, 1965. In this fight his own tank was hit a few times. Lt. Colonel A B Tarapore tank was on fire and he passed on a saint's demise. Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzarji Tarapore was granted with the most noteworthy war-time courage decoration, Param Vir Chakra, after death. CQMH Abdul Hamid , 4 Grenadiers, after death Company Quarter-Master Havildar Abdul Hamid Company Quarter-Master Havildar Abdul Hamid was conceived on July 1, 1933, in Uttar Pradesh. He was taken on the 4 Grenadiers on December 27, 1954.During the 1965 Indo-Pak War, 4 Indian Division was depended with the obligation of catching Pak region East of Lchhogil Canal and contain conceivable adversary assault on Kasur-Khem Karan hub. The foe tanks had entered the forward organization positions. Hamid was directing a recoilless weapon separation. He took out two foe tanks. At this point the adversary cut down concentrated automatic weapon and high hazardous discharge on him. Be that as it may, he continued terminating. He was mortally injured by a high dangerous shell. Hamid was respected with the most noteworthy war time bravery decoration, Param Vir Chakra, after death. 1971 Indo-Pak WarMajor Hoshiar Singh , 3 Grenadiers †1971 War Major Hoshiar Singh Major Hoshiar Singh was conceived on May 05, 1936 in Haryana. He was charged in the Grenadiers Regiment on June 30, 1963. He was additionally Mentioned-in-Despatches. On December s eventeenth, during the 1971 Indo-Pak war, however injured earnestly in adversary shelling, Major Singh again went alone from channel to channel, moving in the open. Major Singh, understanding the significance of shoot support at this point, raced to the automatic weapon pit and worked the firearm delivering substantial losses on the foe. The adversary assault was repelled, and they beat a rushed retreat.Throu