Awards
Naik Darshan Singh
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarThe 115 infantary division was deployed in the Lahore area during the 1965 war.Major General Mohinder Singh assumed command of the division on the 15th of Septmber. Commissioned in the army in 1940,The Major General was already a decorated soldier. He had been awarded the Military Cross for bravery durin the Second World War. As head of the Infantry division, one of the first responsibilities he was entrusted with the capture of lchhogil Canal. Major General Singh planned the operation well. As the assault commenced, disregarding the risk to his own life, he moved from one formation to the other, exhorting and inspiring his men to their best. His zeal, determination and leadership infused his men with a new spirit. The bridge successfully captured lchhogil Canal and dograj. For his able leadership and sound operational planning, he was decorated with 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 |
