Awards
Valiant Airman Wing Commander Sidney Basil Noronha
Period : 1948 Indo-Pak WarIn 1941 Sidney Basil Noronha was commissioned as a General Duties pilot in the Royal Indian Airforce(RIAF) All through the Jammu and Kashmir Operations of 1947-48, the RIAF rendered vital logistical and tactical support to the Indian ground forces in their operations against Pakistani raiders. Wing Commander Noronha carried out more than 37 operational sorties over enemy - held positions in support of the army operations. Despite the adverse conditions his leadership skills enabled him to lead his squadron effectively in carrying out several offensive operations against the enemy. Wing Commander Noronha was honoured with the Mahavir Chakra but India lost the services of a brave soldier when he passed away at the age of 38, while in service. | 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 |
