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The '''Indian Order of Merit''' ('''IOM''') was a military and civilian decoration of [[British India]]. It was established in 1837, (General Order of the Governor-General of India, No. 94 of 1 May 1837)<ref name="CMJ">{{cite news |title=Calcutta Monthly Journal and General Register 1837 |page=60}}</ref> although following the [[Partition of India]] in 1947 it was decided to discontinue the award and in 1954 a separate [[Indian honours system]] was developed, to act retrospectively to 1947. For a long period of time the IOM was the highest decoration that a native member of the [[British Indian Army]] could receive and initially it had three divisions. This was changed in 1911 when Indian servicemen became eligible for the [[Victoria Cross]]. A civilian division of the IOM also existed between 1902 and 1939, however, it was only conferred very rarely. | The '''Indian Order of Merit''' ('''IOM''') was a military and civilian decoration of [[British India]]. It was established in 1837, (General Order of the Governor-General of India, No. 94 of 1 May 1837)<ref name="CMJ">{{cite news |title=Calcutta Monthly Journal and General Register 1837 |page=60}}</ref> although following the [[Partition of India]] in 1947 it was decided to discontinue the award and in 1954 a separate [[Indian honours system]] was developed, to act retrospectively to 1947. For a long period of time the IOM was the highest decoration that a native member of the [[British Indian Army]] could receive and initially it had three divisions. This was changed in 1911 when Indian servicemen became eligible for the [[Victoria Cross]]. A civilian division of the IOM also existed between 1902 and 1939, however, it was only conferred very rarely. | ||
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
[[File:Indian Order of Merit 1918.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Indian Order of Merit, First Second and Third Classes]] | |||
===Third Class=== | ===Third Class=== | ||
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*The first recipient of the IOM was Sub Devi Singh of Bengal Sappers who along with 12 sappers demolished the impregnable gates of the Ghazni fort in Afghanistan on 23 July 1839. | *The first recipient of the IOM was Sub Devi Singh of Bengal Sappers who along with 12 sappers demolished the impregnable gates of the Ghazni fort in Afghanistan on 23 July 1839. | ||
*[[Subedar]] [[Mir Dast]] {{post-nominals|list=[[Victoria Cross|V.C.]], I.O.M.}} | *[[Subedar]] [[Mir Dast]] {{post-nominals|list=[[Victoria Cross|V.C.]], I.O.M.}} | ||
*Subedar [[Kishanbir Nagarkoti]], I.O.M. [[5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)|1/5 GR (FF)]] Only person to have been awarded the IOM four times and hence awarded a gold clasp as recognition. | |||
*Subedar [[Kishanbir Nagarkoti]], I.O.M. [[5 Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force)| 1/5 GR (FF)]] Only person to have been awarded the IOM four times and hence awarded a gold clasp as recognition. | |||
*[[Maharaja#Compound and dynastic ruler titles|Maharajadhiraja Bahadur]] Sir [[Bijay Chand Mahtab]] {{post-nominals|list=[[G.C.I.E.]], [[Order of the Star of India|K.C.S.I.]], I.O.M.}} | *[[Maharaja#Compound and dynastic ruler titles|Maharajadhiraja Bahadur]] Sir [[Bijay Chand Mahtab]] {{post-nominals|list=[[G.C.I.E.]], [[Order of the Star of India|K.C.S.I.]], I.O.M.}} | ||
*Sowar A.L. Dafadar Udey Singh, 1726 was awarded Indian Order of Merit for his gallant action and playing important role in pushing the enemy forces back during his time in [[France]] during [[World War I]].<ref>https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29886/supplement/55/data.pdf</ref> | *Sowar A.L. Dafadar Udey Singh, 1726 was awarded Indian Order of Merit for his gallant action and playing important role in pushing the enemy forces back during his time in [[France]] during [[World War I]].<ref>https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29886/supplement/55/data.pdf {{Bare URL PDF |date=December 2021}}</ref> | ||
* All 21 soldiers of the detachment of [[36th Sikhs]] British Indian Army which fought to the death against overwhelming numbers at the [[Battle of Saragarhi]] in 1897.<ref name="londongaz">{{London Gazette |issue=26937 |date=11 February 1898 |page=863 }}</ref><ref>Regimental numbers from [https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/why-the-battle-of-saragarhi-is-among-the-most-epic-battles-of-all-time-244503.html photo of Saragarhi memorial plaque]</ref> | * All 21 soldiers of the detachment of [[36th Sikhs]] British Indian Army which fought to the death against overwhelming numbers at the [[Battle of Saragarhi]] in 1897.<ref name="londongaz">{{London Gazette |issue=26937 |date=11 February 1898 |page=863 }}</ref><ref>Regimental numbers from [https://www.indiatimes.com/news/india/why-the-battle-of-saragarhi-is-among-the-most-epic-battles-of-all-time-244503.html photo of Saragarhi memorial plaque]</ref> | ||
* [[Havildar]] [[Karbir Pun]] was awarded the I.O.M. for his joint actions along with [[John Duncan Grant]] who was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]] along with other members of the [[8th Gurkha Rifles]] on July | * [[Havildar]] [[Karbir Pun]] was awarded the I.O.M. for his joint actions along with [[John Duncan Grant]] who was awarded the [[Victoria Cross]] along with other members of the [[8th Gurkha Rifles]] on July 6, 1904 at the attack at [[Gyantse Dzong]], [[Tibet]] as a part of the [[British expedition to Tibet|British invasion of Tibet]] with Colonel [[Francis Younghusband|Younghusband]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/27758/page/574|title=The London Gazette: Official Public Record "War Office, January 24, 1905"|date=24 January 1904|website=The London Gazette: Official Public Record|access-date=13 August 2017|quote="The KING has been graciously pleased to signify His intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cross upon the undermentioned officer, whose claims have been submitted for His Majasty's approval, for his conspicuous bravery in Thibet, as stated against his name...}}</ref> | ||
* Havildar Nur Khan, I.O.M., I.D.S.M., Regt No-13535, 3/2 Punjab Regiment, for planning and implementing and escape plan from Nazi POW camp at Tobruk, Libya [http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/WO373-46.html]<ref>No.113-H dated 10th July 1941.</ref> | * Havildar Nur Khan, I.O.M., I.D.S.M., Regt No-13535, 3/2 Punjab Regiment, for planning and implementing and escape plan from Nazi POW camp at Tobruk, Libya [http://www.hut-six.co.uk/WW2data/WO373-46.html]<ref>No.113-H dated 10th July 1941.</ref> | ||
* Subadar-Major and Hon. Captain<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://digital.nls.uk/104780833|title=(1019) - Army lists > 1914-1940 - Monthly army lists > 1914-1918 > November 1914 British Military lists|website=National Library of Scotland|language=en|access-date=2017-07-05}}</ref> Bisesar (alternatively spelt Bissesar<ref name=":0" />) Tewari, Surdar Bahadur, the senior Indian officer of the 1st Brahmans regiment from 1909 to 1914. As a sepoy (private) in 1886, he was awarded the Indian Order of Merit (IOM), 2nd Class for his bravery in the 3rd Burma War (1885): 'in charging the enemy's position, when suffering from a severe wound in the neck, and remaining in action during the whole day.'<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-10-39-11|title=Online Collection {{!}} National Army Museum, London|website=collection.nam.ac.uk|language=en|access-date=2017-07-05}}</ref> | * Subadar-Major and Hon. Captain<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://digital.nls.uk/104780833|title=(1019) - Army lists > 1914-1940 - Monthly army lists > 1914-1918 > November 1914 British Military lists|website=National Library of Scotland|language=en|access-date=2017-07-05}}</ref> Bisesar (alternatively spelt Bissesar<ref name=":0" />) Tewari, Surdar Bahadur, the senior Indian officer of the 1st Brahmans regiment from 1909 to 1914. As a sepoy (private) in 1886, he was awarded the Indian Order of Merit (IOM), 2nd Class for his bravery in the 3rd Burma War (1885): 'in charging the enemy's position, when suffering from a severe wound in the neck, and remaining in action during the whole day.'<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1963-10-39-11|title=Online Collection {{!}} National Army Museum, London|website=collection.nam.ac.uk|language=en|access-date=2017-07-05}}</ref> | ||
*Subedar Major (Hon. Capt.) Sardar Bahadur Muhammad Ismail, I.O.M. 2nd Class 1897, O.B.I. 2nd Class 1909, O.B.I. 1st Class 1917 - 32nd Mountain Battery British India Army<ref>GGO/L/Mil/17/2-L/Mil/17/5] & The History of Indian Artillery by Brig Gen Graham.</ref> | *Subedar Major (Hon. Capt.) Sardar Bahadur Muhammad Ismail, I.O.M. 2nd Class 1897, O.B.I. 2nd Class 1909, O.B.I. 1st Class 1917 - 32nd Mountain Battery British India Army<ref>GGO/L/Mil/17/2-L/Mil/17/5] & The History of Indian Artillery by Brig Gen Graham.</ref> | ||
*Sub. Major & Hon. Capt. Rithu Singh Rawat, I.O.M., I.D.S.M., M.D., 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, for acts of gallantry in the Middle East, during World War II, on the 3rd of May 1941 vide Gazette of India No. 113-<ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35250/supplement/4788/data.pdf H] dated 10th July 1941.</ref> | *Sub. Major & Hon. Capt. Rithu Singh Rawat, I.O.M., I.D.S.M., M.D., 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, for acts of gallantry in the Middle East, during World War II, on the 3rd of May 1941 vide Gazette of India No. 113-<ref>[https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/35250/supplement/4788/data.pdf H] dated 10th July 1941.</ref> | ||
*Sardar Bahadur Arjan Singh Bhullar, I.O.M., O.B.I., 1st Punjab Sikh Regiment | *Sardar Bahadur Arjan Singh Bhullar, I.O.M., O.B.I., 1st Punjab Sikh Regiment <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/36477/supplement/1815|title=Page 1815 | Supplement 36477, 18 April 1944 | London Gazette | the Gazette}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:44, 14 November 2022
The Indian Order of Merit (IOM) was a military and civilian decoration of British India. It was established in 1837, (General Order of the Governor-General of India, No. 94 of 1 May 1837)[1] although following the Partition of India in 1947 it was decided to discontinue the award and in 1954 a separate Indian honours system was developed, to act retrospectively to 1947. For a long period of time the IOM was the highest decoration that a native member of the British Indian Army could receive and initially it had three divisions. This was changed in 1911 when Indian servicemen became eligible for the Victoria Cross. A civilian division of the IOM also existed between 1902 and 1939, however, it was only conferred very rarely.
| Indian Order of Merit | |
|---|---|
  Indian Order of Merit (2nd Class, Military Division) (top) Ribbon (bottom) | |
| Awarded by the British monarch | |
| Type | Military decoration |
| Established | 1837 |
| Eligibility | Indian citizens in the armed forces and civilians (civilian division) |
| Awarded for | Gallantry |
| Status | Discontinued in 1947 |
| Post-nominals | IOM |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Victoria Cross |
HistoryEdit
The medal was first introduced by the East India Company in 1837, under the name "Order of Merit" and was taken over by the Crown in 1858, following the Indian Rebellion of 1857. The name of the medal was changed in 1902 to avoid confusion with a British Order of the same name.[2] The Indian Order of Merit was the only gallantry medal available to Native soldiers between 1837 and 1907 when the Indian Distinguished Service Medal was introduced, and when the Victoria Cross was opened to native soldiers in 1911. Both divisions of the order were removed when India became independent in 1947. Recipients receive the post nominal letters IOM.
The original object was to "afford personal reward for personal bravery without reference to any claims founded on mere length of service and general good conduct"[1]
The medalEdit
Military DivisionEdit
The medal was originally introduced with three classes (first, second and third classes), until others medals were made available to Indian soldiers, at which point it was reduced to two classes (the Victoria Cross replacing the first class), and reduced to one class in 1944. A recipient technically needed to be in possession of the lower class before being awarded a higher class, although recipients were sometimes awarded the higher class if they performed more than one act of gallantry, then they may have been awarded the higher class, without receiving the lower one. The recipients of the order received increased pay and pension allowances and were very highly regarded.[1]
Civil DivisionEdit
A civil division was available in two classes between 1902 and 1939, when it was reduced to one class. The civil medal was rarely awarded.
DescriptionEdit
Third ClassEdit
Eight pointed dull silver star with blue circle, surrounded by silver laurels, in the middle, with crossed swords and the words Awarded for Valour, this was changed to Awarded for Gallantry in 1944.
Conspicuous act of individual gallantry on the part of any Native Officers or Soldiers, in the Field or in the attack or defence of a Fortified place, without distinction of rank or grade.[1]
Second ClassEdit
Eight pointed shiny silver star with blue circle, surrounded by gold laurels in the middle, with crossed swords and the words Awarded for Valour, this was changed to Awarded for Gallantry in 1944.
To be obtained by those who already possess the third and for similar services.[1]
First ClassEdit
Eight pointed gold star with blue circle, surrounded by gold laurels in the middle, with crossed swords and the words Awarded for Valour, this was changed to Awarded for Gallantry in 1944.
To be obtained in like manner only by those who possess the third and second classes.[1]
RibbonEdit
Dark Blue ribbon flanked by two red stripes of about a sixth of the width.[1]
Notable recipientsEdit
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- The first recipient of the IOM was Sub Devi Singh of Bengal Sappers who along with 12 sappers demolished the impregnable gates of the Ghazni fort in Afghanistan on 23 July 1839.
- Subedar Mir Dast V.C., I.O.M.
- Subedar Kishanbir Nagarkoti, I.O.M. 1/5 GR (FF) Only person to have been awarded the IOM four times and hence awarded a gold clasp as recognition.
- Maharajadhiraja Bahadur Sir Bijay Chand Mahtab G.C.I.E., K.C.S.I., I.O.M.
- Sowar A.L. Dafadar Udey Singh, 1726 was awarded Indian Order of Merit for his gallant action and playing important role in pushing the enemy forces back during his time in France during World War I.[3]
- All 21 soldiers of the detachment of 36th Sikhs British Indian Army which fought to the death against overwhelming numbers at the Battle of Saragarhi in 1897.[4][5]
- Havildar Karbir Pun was awarded the I.O.M. for his joint actions along with John Duncan Grant who was awarded the Victoria Cross along with other members of the 8th Gurkha Rifles on July 6, 1904 at the attack at Gyantse Dzong, Tibet as a part of the British invasion of Tibet with Colonel Younghusband[6]
- Havildar Nur Khan, I.O.M., I.D.S.M., Regt No-13535, 3/2 Punjab Regiment, for planning and implementing and escape plan from Nazi POW camp at Tobruk, Libya [1][7]
- Subadar-Major and Hon. Captain[8] Bisesar (alternatively spelt Bissesar[9]) Tewari, Surdar Bahadur, the senior Indian officer of the 1st Brahmans regiment from 1909 to 1914. As a sepoy (private) in 1886, he was awarded the Indian Order of Merit (IOM), 2nd Class for his bravery in the 3rd Burma War (1885): 'in charging the enemy's position, when suffering from a severe wound in the neck, and remaining in action during the whole day.'[9]
- Subedar Major (Hon. Capt.) Sardar Bahadur Muhammad Ismail, I.O.M. 2nd Class 1897, O.B.I. 2nd Class 1909, O.B.I. 1st Class 1917 - 32nd Mountain Battery British India Army[10]
- Sub. Major & Hon. Capt. Rithu Singh Rawat, I.O.M., I.D.S.M., M.D., 3rd Battalion 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles, for acts of gallantry in the Middle East, during World War II, on the 3rd of May 1941 vide Gazette of India No. 113-[11]
- Sardar Bahadur Arjan Singh Bhullar, I.O.M., O.B.I., 1st Punjab Sikh Regiment [12]
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 "Calcutta Monthly Journal and General Register 1837". p. 60.
- ↑ "Indian Order of Merit Badge of the 1st Class Military Division, 1837-1912". National Army Museum. Archived from the original on 4 October 2012. Retrieved 17 September 2015.
- ↑ https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/29886/supplement/55/data.pdf Template:Bare URL PDF
- ↑ "No. 26937". The London Gazette. 11 February 1898. p. 863.
- ↑ Regimental numbers from photo of Saragarhi memorial plaque
- ↑ "The London Gazette: Official Public Record "War Office, January 24, 1905"". The London Gazette: Official Public Record. 24 January 1904. Retrieved 13 August 2017.
"The KING has been graciously pleased to signify His intention to confer the decoration of the Victoria Cross upon the undermentioned officer, whose claims have been submitted for His Majasty's approval, for his conspicuous bravery in Thibet, as stated against his name...
- ↑ No.113-H dated 10th July 1941.
- ↑ "(1019) - Army lists > 1914-1940 - Monthly army lists > 1914-1918 > November 1914 British Military lists". National Library of Scotland. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Online Collection | National Army Museum, London". collection.nam.ac.uk. Retrieved 5 July 2017.
- ↑ GGO/L/Mil/17/2-L/Mil/17/5] & The History of Indian Artillery by Brig Gen Graham.
- ↑ H dated 10th July 1941.
- ↑ "Page 1815 | Supplement 36477, 18 April 1944 | London Gazette | the Gazette".
Further readingEdit
- Duckers, Peter (2009) [2004]. British Orders and Decorations. Oxford: Shire Publications. ISBN 978-0-7478-0580-9. OCLC 55587484.
- C Parrett & Rana Chhina (2010). "Indian Order of Merit: Historical Records, 1837-1860" Vol I. Tom Donovan Editions, Brighton, UK.. Further volumes of this comprehensive work are in the process of compilation and will bring the records up to 1947, ultimately.