Awards
Heroes of Basantar Lt. Colonel Vohra
Period : 1971 Indo- Pak warBorn into a family of soldiers, Lt.Col. Rai Mohan Vohra, distinguished himself in the army and rose to command the 4 Horse regiment of the armoured Corps during the 1971 war with Pakistan. The regiment leading the Indian infantry advances into the western sector, successfully captured the vital positions of Chakra and Dahira, despite the strong enemy presence. On the 5th of December, the 4 Horse regiment gave a glorious account of itself in the battle of Basantar.27 enemy tanks were destroyed. Throughout the course of the battle, the Lt. Col. Moved at the head of his troops, from one forward position to the other, unmindful of the continuous machin gun fire from the enemy. The Regiment inspired by the Lt.Colonel's courage, fought gallantly and their determined resistance, helped push back the enemy. Lt. Colonel vohra was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his inspirational 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 |
