Awards
Second Lieutenant Goswami
Period : 1962 Chinese AttackGurung Hill,Ladakh where Second Lieutenant Goswami was posted as observation Post Officer, was posted as defensive position in the war of 1962,for guarding the chushul airfield. On Nov,18,the Chinese attacked this post in huge numbers after bombarding it with heavy artillery and and mortar fire. However, Goswami and his four companions staunchly held on to their positions, their artillery fire effectively directed towards the enemy. Sadly,Goswami's four companions were killed in the enemy firing and the second lieutenant was himself injured. In spite of this, he continued to direct artillery operation till he fell unconscious. He was in fact, given up for dead & remained buried in the snow for 36 hours till he was found. He was honoured with the Mahavir Chakra for holding on to his position despite the heavy enemy bombardment. | 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 |
