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Name: Lt Col Mahijit Singh Buttar
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1965 Riddle
Date of Award: 21 Sep 1965
Gazette Notification: 72 Pres 66, 30-9-66
Citation:
On 21 September 1965, Lieutenant Mahijit Singh Buttar was commanding a company on the lchhogil Canal Bank. He exposed himself to enemy small arms, mortar and artillery fire in order to retain observation over the enemy on the far
Name: Rfn Mahilal
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1965 Riddle
Date of Award: 07 Sep 1965
Gazette Notification: 132 Pres 65,17-9-65
Citation:
Rifleman Mahilal was the leader of an LMG detachment detailed to assault a Pakistani position at village Chanva in the Sialkot Sector on 7 September 1965. The assault was temporarily halted by intense firing from a Pakistani MMG from the right flank. Completely disregarding his
Name: Maj Mahmood Hasan Khan
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 06 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 124 Pres72,16-12-72
Citation:
During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Major Mahmood Hasan Khan was the commander of a company of the Grenadiers which was given the task of raiding an enemy locality in the Jammu and Kashmir Sector. The raid involved going through a
Name: Hav Mahtab Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1948 Polo - Hyderabad
Date of Award: 10 May 1948
Gazette Notification: 7 Pres 50,21-6-50
Citation:
On the morning of 10 May 1948, while it was still dark, enemy-assaulting troops advanced under cover of mortar fire and took up positions within 100 yards of our picquet. As the day dawned, one of their platoons advanced to attack the
Name: Rfn Makar Singh Negi
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 05 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 77 Pres/72,17-6-72
Citation:
On the night of4 December 1971, the enemy intruded into our territory and occupied a border outpost in the Western Sector. The next morning two platoons of a battalion of Garhwal Rifles, supported by a troop of tanks, were ordered to recapture the post. Our assaulting troops were
Name: Maj Malkiat Singh
Award: Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 17 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 18 Pres/72,12-2-72
Citation:
Subedar Malkiat Singh was commanding a platoon of a battalion of Punjab Regiment, which was occupying a defended area on the Eastern Front. His position was attacked in strength by Pakistan infantry and armour. Subedar Malkiat Singh moved from trench to trench encouraging his
Name: Sub Malkiat Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 03 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 94 Pres/72,19-8-72
Citation:
Havildar Malkiat Singh was platoon havildar of a battalion of Sikh Regiment deployed in an area in the Western Sector. He was assigned the task of capturing an enemy light machine gun which had been firing at own troops and inflicting casualties. Havildar Malkiat Singh led a section with
Name: Hav Malkiat Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1962 Leg Horn
Date of Award: 10 Oct 1962
Gazette Notification: 3 Pres/64, 1-1-64
Citation:
Havildar Malkiat Singh was commanding a section post on high ground at Karpola north of Tsengjong in NEFA on 10 October 1962 when the Chinese launched a massive attack. His section post did not have any overhead shelter. Undaunted and in complete disregard for
Name: Jem Mall Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1947 Indo Pak Kashmir War
Date of Award: 12 Dec 1947
Gazette Notification: 2 Pres 50, 26-1-50
Citation:
On 12 December 1947, the First battalion of Sikh Regiment was sent as a fighting patrol against tribesmen operating in Uri Sector of J & K. At around 1430 hours, the battalion came into contact with the enemy in strength. The 'C' Company, which was then acting as a rear guard, was
Name: Lt Gen Malvindar Singh Shergill
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 13 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 94Pres 72,19-8-72
Citation:
Major Malvindar Singh Shergill was commanding a squadron of 7th Cavalry in the Shakargarh Sector. On 8 December 1971, he was ordered to capture a railhead, which was held in strength by enemy infantry and armour. During the assault, he moved swiftly and captured the railhead
Name: Sub Mam Chand Sharma
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 30 Nov 1971
Gazette Notification: 77 Pres/72,17-6-72
Citation:
Naib Subedar Mam Chand Sharma was commanding a platoon of Mahar Regiment during an assault on an enemy post in the Eastern Sector. The enemy was occupying well-fortified positions and was supported by medium machine guns. He led the attack with complete disregard for his
Name: Hony Capt Man Bahadur Gurung
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1965 Riddle
Date of Award: 03 Sep 1965
Gazette Notification: 131 Pres/65, 10.5.65
Citation:
During the attack on Top Sanjoi in Jammu & Kashmir, Subedar Man Bahadur Gurung was platoon commander of the assaulting company of 3/8 GR on 3 September 1965. As his platoon drew close to the position, the enemy opened up heavy and effective fire, it was
Name: Rfn Man Bahadur Pun
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 30 Nov 1971
Gazette Notification: 77 Pres/72,17-6-72
Citation:
Rifleman Man Bahadur Pun was the commander of a rocket launcher team in a company of Gorkha Rifles during the attack on a strongly fortified enemy post in the Eastern Sector. Rifleman Man Bahadur Pun was on the left flank of the assaulting troops. The attaching troops came under
Name: Gp Capt Man Mohan Bir Singh Talwar (retd)
Award: Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 17 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 20 Pres/72,12-2-72
Citation:
Wing Commander M.B.S. Talwar, commanding officer of a bomber squadron, led five-day and night bombing missions against very heavily defended enemy targets within the first 10 days of operations. He inflicted very severe damage to the Pakistani Air Force installations at
Name: Maj Man Mohan Chopra
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1965 May - Ablaze
Date of Award: 19 Sep 1965
Gazette Notification: 72 Pres 66, 30-9-66
Citation:
On 19 September 1965, Major Man Mohan Chopra was with a squadron supporting an infantry attack on enemy stronghold at Chathanwala. Some of our tanks including the tank of Major Chopra got bogged down in deceptive terrain. The enemy I brought down
Name: Sep Man Singh
Award: Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
Operation: 1948 Polo - Hyderabad
Date of Award: 25 Jan 1948
Gazette Notification: 2Pres/50, 26-1-50
Citation:
On 25 January 1948, Sepoy Man Singh was in a picquet in Poonch in the J & K Sector when it was very strongly attacked by the enemy more than two hundred strong. His platoon was holding the front sector of the key defensive position. They approached close to the picquet perimeter
Name: Nk Man Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1948 Polo - Hyderabad
Date of Award: 14 Mar 1948
Gazette Notification: 2 Pres 50, 26-1-50
Citation:
On 14 March 1948, a platoon of 1 Kumaon was advancing from Naushera. The LMG No. 1 of the section in which Rifleman Man Singh was serving was seriously injured by enemy fire along with seven others. Rifleman Man Singh immediately manned the gun and brought intense fire on the
Name: Gp Capt Manavendra Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: Op Savage (Sikkim)
Date of Award: 26 Jan 1990
Gazette Notification: 33 Pres/90, 26-1-90
Citation:
Flight Lieutenant Manavendra Singh was on the posted strength of an Operation Helicopter Unit and had to his credit the successful carrying out of over 2000 operational missions and over 1000 sorties to the highest helipad in the inhospitable terrain of the
Name: Air Cmde Manbir Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 16 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 92 Pres/72, 29-7-72
Citation:
During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flight Lieutenant Manbir Singh served with an operational squadron in the Eastern Sector. He flew 20 sorties in counter air and offensive support missions over Bangladesh. He engaged enemy aircraft successfully forcing them to
Name: Sep Mangal Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1947 Indo Pak Kashmir War
Date of Award: 21 Nov 1947
Gazette Notification: 2 Pres 50, 26-1-50
Citation:
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Name: Grenadier Mangal Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 06 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 73 Pres72, 17-6-72
Citation:
Grenadier Mangal Singh was with the assaulting troops during an attack on an enemy position in the Rajasthan Sector. The attack was held up due to heavy and accurate crossfire from enemy machine guns. Grenadier Mangal Singh, with complete disregard for his
Name: Sep Mangat Ram
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 04 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification:
Citation:
NC (E) Mangat Ram was in a company-defended locality in Jammu and Kashmir. The enemy subjected this locality to repeated attacks in battalion strength, supported by heavy artillery fire. With utter disregard for his personal safety, he carried ammunition over hazardous hilly terrain and
Name: Sep Mange Ram
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1948 Polo - Hyderabad
Date of Award: 14 Sep 1948
Gazette Notification: 35 Pres 55, 30-11-55
Citation:
On the night of 13 September 1948, during the attack on a hill feature in Zojila Pass, Sepoy Mange Ram was a Bren gunner of the leading section. The advance of the platoon was held up and his section was pinned to the ground. Sepoy Mange Ram's section then advanced under heavy fire
Name: Nb Sub Mangej Singh
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: Op Savage (Sikkim)
Date of Award: 15 Aug 1999
Gazette Notification: 113Pres/98,15-8-99
Citation:
On 06 June 1999 during ‘Operation Vijay', Naib Subedar Mangej Singh was part of a patrol tasked to establish a foothold and set up own post at Point 5590 in the Turtuk sector. Naib Subedar Mangej Singh volunteered for the patrol and was assigned the command of medium machine gun
Name: Nk Mani
Award: Vir Chakra (VrC)
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 17 Dec 1971
Gazette Notification: 77 Pres/72,17-6-72
Citation:
Naik Mani was section commander in a battalion of Madras Regiment deployed in the Rajasthan Sector. On 16 December 1971, the enemy subjected the battalion position to heavy shelling. Unmindful of his safety, Naik Mani moved from trench to trench to ensure that the digging was
