Paschimi Star
Paschimi Star (Western Star) was a medal awarded to members of the Indian armed forces for participation on the western borders of India during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1]
| Paschimi Star | |
|---|---|
 Paschimi Star | |
| Type | Military award |
| Country | India |
| Presented by | Republic of India |
| Eligibility | All Ranks |
| Established | 17 January 1973 |
Notable RecipientsEdit
- Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw[2]
- General Gopal Gurunath Bewoor
- General K. V. Krishna Rao
- Subedar Keshar Singh Rathore
- RFN kunwarpal singh Raghav
- Havaldar Chintaman V. Joshi
- Havaldar Shankarsan Prasad Mishra
- NK Pandurang D Harale
- Havaldar Narotam Singh
- Subedar Prem Singh
- Captain Bawa - Indian Navy Hero
- Havaldar Pratap Singh
- Nayab Subhedar Chintaman Joshi
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners. ISBN 9788170235163.
- ↑ Sartaj Alam Abidi, S.; Sharma, Satinder (2022). Services Chiefs of India. ISBN 9788172111625.
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