Awards
Air attack Major Sushil Kumar Mathur
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarPakistan launched a fierce onslaught in the Rann of Kutch area in 1965. Major Sushil Kumar Mathur was in command of Air Operation Flight . Artillery fire was directed from the air on the enemy positions as the terrain was inhospitable and visibility poor. Major Mathur led 45 aerial sorties, of which two ere extremely successful. On April 15, he engaged a convoy of enemy vehicles in Kanjarkot, destroying three and damaging some others. Two weeks later he compelled intruders to withdraw from Biar Bet after directing strong artillery fire on them. An enemy ammunition dump and three vehicles were damaged. Major Mathur was awarded the Mahavir Chakra for his skill, courage and leadership abilities. | 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 |
