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Distinguished Service Order Awardee List for the year 1944
A total of 1 Awards are listed.
Distinguished Service Order : 1 |
 Distinguished Service Order | |||||
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| Sqn Ldr | Mehar Singh 1559 GD(P) | Unit : 6 Squadron | Award Date | Announced 28 Mar 44 | |
| Details : |  Sqn Ldr Mehar Singh, DSO. IND/1559 : This officer has completed a very large number of operations, and has displayed great skill, courage and determination. He is a most inspiring leader, whose example has been reflected in the fine fighting spirit of the squadron. This officer has rendered most valuable service. | ||||
| Reference: | London Gazette 36443 dated 24 March 1944. Page 1443 (Courtesy Hugh Halliday) | ||||
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). Air Marshal Bharat Kumar had very graciously given permission to reproduce the citations from the book on this website.
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