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.

Media

Important Links

Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Sqn Ldr Preetpal Singh Gill, VrC (retd)

Gazette Notification: 92 Pres/72,27-1-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 17 Dec 1971

Citation:

During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971 Squadron Leader Preet Pal Singh Gill carried out a number of successful night bombing missions over vital and heavily defended targets deep inside enemy territory, and caused severe damage to enemy installations notwithstanding heavy enemy opposition.

Throughout, Squadron Leader Gill displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order.

Click here for Awardee's details

Meetings

Annual EC Meeting 9-10 Dec 2013 - 09 Dec 2013 11:00 - Panchkula
Executive Committee Meeting - 05 Nov 2011 11:00 - Chandigarh

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Stats

Medals
PVC : 21
MVC : 219
VrC : 1317

Branches
Air Force : 224
Army : 1249
BSF : 13
Civillian : 3
CRPF : 1
Navy : 67