Awards
Defending Ashok Major Krishna Gopal ChatterjiPeriod : 1987 Pakistani Infiltration in SiachenIn sept.1987,Major Krishana Gopal Chatterjee commanded the 3/4 Gorkha Rifilrs at Saichen defending the three vital posts of "saddle","U" cut & "Ashok" The major personally directed & supervised the defence operations at Ashok the main target of Pakistani attacks the first enemy attack began on 23 Sept.but some accurately directed artillery fire drove back the attackers. The attacks continued all through the night but Major Chatterjee organised his defences well,foiling every attempt of the enemy to break through. He refused evacuation despite receiving an injury in his left arm. The Indians came under heavy attack the next night too led by their doughty commander they stood firm & resolutely beat back every attack Major Chatterjee was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his inspiring leadership. | 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 |