Harbansh Singh Virk | |
|---|---|
| Died | Jammu and Kashmir |
| Allegiance |  India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Service number | IC-556 |
| Unit | 3 PARA Maratha Light Infantry |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 |
| Awards |  Mahavir Chakra |
Lieutenant Colonel Harbansh Singh Virk, MVC (1912–?) was an officer in the Indian Army.[1] He was an officer of 3 Para (Maratha Light Infantry).[1] He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra on India's first Republic Day, 26 January 1950, for gallantry during the Indo-Pakistani War in Jammu and Kashmir.[1][2] He also received a Distinguished Service Order.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Virk, Harbans Singh". TracesOfWar.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
- ↑ "Gallantry Awards – Ministry of Defence, Government of India". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-08-27.