Harbans Singh Virk

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Lieutenant colonel

Harbansh Singh Virk

Mahavir Chakra (MVC)
DiedJammu and Kashmir
AllegianceIndia India
Service/branchFlag of Indian Army.svg Indian Army
RankLieutenant colonelLieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army.svg
Service numberIC-556
Unit3 PARA
Maratha Light Infantry
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948
AwardsMaha Vir Chakra ribbon.svg 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[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Virk, Harbans Singh". TracesOfWar.com. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
  2. ↑ "Gallantry Awards – Ministry of Defence, Government of India". gallantryawards.gov.in. Retrieved 2023-08-27.
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