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What is Happening

A meeting of the War Decorated Trust was held on Thursday at Chandigarh. The following Trustees were present:

  • Brig Sant Singh, MVC** (in the Chair)
  • Brig NS Sandhu, MVC
  • Brig KS Chandpuri, MVC, VSM
  • Capt Reet MP Singh, VrC

Discussion centered around passing the audited accounts for the year 2012-2013 and the Scholarship Scheme of the Trust.

 

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Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
Awardee: Wg Cdr SB Noronha, MVC


Gazette Notification: 2Pres/50, 26-1-50
Operation: Op Savage (Sikkim)
Date of Award: 26 Jan 1950

Citation:
By completing more than 37 operational sorties over enemy strongholds in close support of the Indian Army. Wing Commander S.B. Noronha has shown outstanding gallantry. He carried out the squadron's offensive role with maximum success in the face of adverse conditions. 

He has been an outstanding leader both in air and on ground. His brilliant leadership, fearless determination and unswerving devotion to duty have set an inspiring example to all under his command. 



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Medals
PVC : 21
MVC : 219
VrC : 1317
Branches
Air Force : 224
Army : 1249
BSF : 13
Civillian : 3
CRPF : 1
Navy : 67

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