The brave hearts of Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence will be honoured with gallantry awards on the occasion of 75th Independence Day.
86 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals ahead of Independence Day this year.
Of these, President’s Fire Service Medal for Gallantry have been awarded to 26 personnel for their respective acts of valour and gallantry.
President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service to ten personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service to 50 personnel for their meritorious records of services.
Fifty-Five personnel have also been awarded Home Guard and Civil Defence Medals. Of these, President’s HG and CD Medal for Distinguished Service have been awarded to five personnel and Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service to 50 personnel.
The Gallantry Awards are announced twice a year, first on Republic Day and then on Independence Day to honour the soldiers of India’s Defence force for their remarkable performance.
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