Awards
A determined fight Naik Krishna Sonawane
Period : 1947-48 Indo-Pakistan WarEarly on 6th February 1948, the Indian posts at Tain Dhar and Kot in Naushahra were attacked by about 6000 Pakistani intruders. Naik Krishan Sonawane of the Mahar Regiment who held the No.7 picket under immense small arm fire. When he realized that the intruders had surriunded the picket from all sides, Naik Sonawane ordered his team of gunners to begin firing from their medium machine guns. When his lead gunner was injured, he took over the gun and operated it effectively. He continued firing even after his right hand was hit by a bullet. When his gun too was damaged he began throwing hand grenades with his left hand. The enemy was ultimately compelled to retreat after suffering 700 casualties. For his courage and devotion to duty, Naik Sonawane was awarded the Mahavir Chakra. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
