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Awardee List for the 5 MEMU
A total of 1 Awards are listed.
Vishist Seva Medal : 1 |
 Vishist Seva Medal | |||||
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| Sqn Ldr | Gurbaksh Singh Sahni 5457 F(N) | Unit : 5 Mobile Echelon Maintenance Unit | Award Date 22 Jun 72 | Announced 22 Jun 72 | |
| Details : |  Squadron Leader Gurbakhash Rai Sahni was commanding a Mobile Echelon Maintenance Unit in a forward area in the Western Sector during the December 1971 operations. He managed the tremendous operational works at his unit in a very efficient manner and sited a large number of observation posts which contributed significantly in taking tactical action in time. For his leadership, zeal, skill and devotion to duty of a very high order he is awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal. | ||||
| Reference: | Gazette of India Notification Dated : 22 Jun 1972 Number:85 | ||||
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