Awards
A story of three battles Brigadier Harold Michigan
Period : 1971 Indo Pak WarIn 1971,the 41 mountain Bridge, commanded by Brigadier Harold Michigan was assigned the task of capturing Uthali & Darsana, well-defended Pakistani positions in Jessore district.As it moved towards Uthali, the brigade came under heavy fire & was encircled by enemy tanks. Brigadier Michigan, making a quick assessment of the situation reorganized his troops & led his men so well that they were able to break through the cordon of tanks & capture Uthali. Darsana proved a tougher nut to crack as the brigade had to move cautiously through a heavily mined area but the brigadier led his men ably & courageously& overcame the enemy's defences. Jhenida was the next to fall. The unit marched 50 km in a mere 48 hours & took the enemy by surprise. Brigadier Miched was honoured with the Mahavir Chakra for his gallant leadership in the three battles. | 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 |
