Paschimi Star

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Paschimi Star
Paschimi star medal
Paschimi Star
TypeMilitary award
CountryIndia
Presented byRepublic of India
EligibilityAll Ranks
Established17 January 1973

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]

Notable Recipients[edit]

  • 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

References[edit]

  1. Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners. ISBN 9788170235163.
  2. Sartaj Alam Abidi, S.; Sharma, Satinder (2022). Services Chiefs of India. ISBN 9788172111625.
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