The Awards Database presented here was made possible by the kind generosity of Air Marshal Bharat Kumar, author of Courage & Devotion to Duty : A Chronicle of IAF’s Honours and Awards (1932-2008). The book contains records of all awards earned by the Air Force from its inception in 1932 to 2008, including the five years during which it was RIAF. It is a labour of love by the Author and the an unsurpassable effort of compilation. Air Marshal Bharat Kumar had very graciously given permission to reproduce the citations from the book on this website. Thus it has been possible to present all citations until 2008 here. An effort is being made to compile the post-2008 citations as well.
Param Vir Chakra | 1 |
Ashok Chakra | 3 |
Padma Vibhushan | 4 |
Padma Bhushan | 5 |
Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal | 1 |
Param Vishist Seva Medal | 289 |
Maha Vir Chakra | 21 |
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal | 4 |
Kirti Chakra | 36 |
Padma Sree | 1 |
Ati Vishist Seva Medal | 666 |
Vir Chakra | 205 |
Shaurya Chakra | 174 |
Yudh Seva Medal | 41 |
Sena Medal (Gallantry) | 1 |
Vayu Sena Medal | 1387 |
Vishist Seva Medal | 1537 |
Mention in Despatches | 623 |
Distinguished Service Order | 3 |
Officer of the Order of the British Empire | 2 |
Distinguished Flying Cross | 26 |
Member of the Order of the British Empire | 13 |
Air Force Cross | 3 |
British Empire Medal | 5 |
Mentioned in Dispatches | 58 |
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