• The 25th Independence Anniversary Medal was issued to commemorate the historic occasion of 25 years of the independence of India. The medal was issued...
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  • The 50th Independence Anniversary Medal was issued to commemorate the historic occasion of 50 years of the independence of India. and is authorised for...
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  • awards Wartime distinguished service medals Peacetime distinguished service medals Distinguished service & gallantry medals Mention in Dispatches has been used...
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    The Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM, lit. 'distinguished service medal') is a decoration of the Indian Armed Forces. It is awarded to recognize "distinguished...
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    Bana Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest wartime gallantry medal in India for his bravery during Operation Rajiv. The peak which he captured...
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    Punita Arora (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    requirement. She has been awarded with 15 medals in her 36 years of career in Indian Armed Forces. Vishisht Seva Medal for providing efficient and timely help...
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    Moldova and Gaguiza in the field of education. In June 2018, 25th Independence Anniversary Medal of Turkic Republics Awarded to Dr. Suat İ. Günsel, Founding...
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    following in his father's footsteps, as a Second Lieutenant. After the Independence of India, the Jodhpur Lancers was amalgamated into the President's Bodyguard...
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    Star Raksha Medal Sangram Medal Sainya Seva Medal Indian Independence Medal 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long...
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    Bikram Singh (general) (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    31 March 1972. On passing out from IMA, he was awarded J&K Rifles Gold Medal in Leadership and Tactics and the Shrinagesh trophy in firing. He was adjudged...
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    Rustom Faramroze Contractor (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    Naval Command. On 26 January 2005, he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. After a year-long tenure as COS, he was appointed Flag Officer Commanding...
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    the 3 Gorkha Rifles on 4 December 1954 and was awarded the Silver Medal. The Gold Medal in his Course was awarded to GC Bipin Chandra Joshi, later Chief...
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    its independence. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited in 2016 to attend the 25th anniversary celebrations. For the 30th anniversary in 2021...
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  • Vijai Singh Shekhawat (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    National Defence Academy (NDA) in 1952, and was awarded the President's Gold Medal for the best all-round cadet in December 1953. He was commissioned in 1956...
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    Sardarilal Mathradas Nanda (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    served as the communication officer of HMIS Cauvery (U10). Following the Independence of India, he was appointed executive officer of Cauvery, and in 1948...
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    Kazakhstan” medal. 2016 – Winner "The Best Poet" nomination in the “Independence.Literature.Writer” Forum dedicated to the 25th anniversary of Kazakhstan's...
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  • awards Indian Independence Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal 50th Independence Anniversary Medal 25th Independence Anniversary Medal Other awards...
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  • Medal "For the Victory over Japan" Medal "30th anniversary of the Victory over Japan" Medal "25th Anniversary of Mongolian People's Revolution" Medal...
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    Jagjit Singh Bedi (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    officer in the Nabha Akal Regiment of the Nabha States Forces. After the Independence of India, the regiment became the 14th battalion, Punjab Regiment. Bedi...
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    Idris Hasan Latif (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    the first ACAS (Plans) at Air HQ. He was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal in 1971. He served in this appointment during the Indo-Pakistani War of...
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    Mihir K. Roy (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    operations clearing mines laid between Iceland and the USSR. After the Independence of India, Roy transferred to the Indian Navy. He earned his watchkeeping...
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    Shekhar Sinha (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    he has been conferred upon Param Vishisht Seva Medal(PVSM), Ati Vishisht Seva Medal(AVSM), Nao Sena Medal and Bar (NM&Bar) both Gallantry. He earned his...
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    open stage.[citation needed] A parade in 2011. A medal issued for the 25th Anniversary of the independence of the Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria)...
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    awards Indian Independence Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal 50th Independence Anniversary Medal 25th Independence Anniversary Medal Other awards...
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    1974 Sri Lanka Navy 25th Anniversary Medal - 1975 Sri Lanka Air Force 25th Anniversary Medal - 1976 President's Inauguration Medal - 1978 Sri Lanka Army...
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    Sureesh Mehta (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    first service chief from India's armed forces to be born post Indian Independence. He is married to Maria Teresa Mehta and they have two children. Admiral...
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    John Colin De Silva (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    Officer at Naval HQ. On 26 January 1993, he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal. He subsequently took over as the Assistant Chief of Naval Staff - Information...
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  • Biddanda Chengappa Nanda (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    in 1971, and was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 January 1982 and the Param Vishisht Seva Medal on 26 January 1987 He also served as the Colonel...
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  • awards Indian Independence Medal 75th Independence Anniversary Medal 50th Independence Anniversary Medal 25th Independence Anniversary Medal Other awards...
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    Jayant Ganpat Nadkarni (category Recipients of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal)
    recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Nausena Medal and the Vishisht Seva Medal for his distinguished service. Nadkarni...
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