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The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime. [5] [6] Param Vir Chakra translates as the "Supreme Wheel of Bravery", and the award is granted for "most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy".
- Major Somnath Sharma Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)03 Nov.1947.
- Naik Jadunath Singh Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)06 Feb.1948.
- Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane Param Vir Chakra 08 Apr.1948.
- Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)18 Jul.1948.
Learn about the 22 recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the highest military decoration in India, awarded for their valour and sacrifice in various wars and conflicts. Explore the stories, events and competitions related to gallantry awards on this official website.
The Vir Chakra (pronunciation: ʋ iː ɾ a tʃ a kɾa, lit. ' wheel of bravery ') is an Indian wartime military bravery award presented for acts of gallantry on the battlefield, on land or in the air or at sea. It is third in precedence in wartime gallantry awards and comes after the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra.
RankRecipientServiceDateGurtej SinghIndian Army, 3rd Punjab Regiment26 Jan 2021Deepak SinghIndian Army, 16th Bihar Regiment26 Jan 2021Nuduram SorenIndian Army, 16th Bihar Regiment26 Jan 2021Wing Commander15 Aug 2019The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India's highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. The medal has been awarded 21 times, 14 of which were posthumous awards.