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Somnath Sharma, PVC (31 January 1923 – 3 November 1947), was an Indian military officer and the first recipient of India's highest military decoration, Param Vir Chakra (PVC), which he was awarded posthumously.
Major Somnath Sharma was killed while leading his men on a fighting patrol to Budgam village in Kashmir while evicting Pakistani raiders from Srinagar airport in November 1947.
3 de nov. de 2016 · India's first Param Vir Chakra recipeint, Major Somnath Sharma laid down his life while evicting Pakistani raiders from Srinagar Airport during the war with Pakistan in 1947-48 in Kashmir.
Major Somnath Sharma led his company to fight the enemy with dogged determination. With extreme bravery he kept rushing across the open ground to his troops, skilfully directed their fire onto the enemy, until a mortar shell exploded near him.
31 de jan. de 2024 · On 21 June 1950, Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, marking the first time this honour was bestowed. Major Somnath Sharma's leadership, gallantry, and tenacious defence set an unparalleled example in the history of the Indian Army.
Learn about the life and bravery of Major Somnath Sharma, who led his company against a large enemy force in the 1947 Kashmir war and became the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration. Read his biography, his actions at Badgam, and his legacy.
30 de jan. de 2024 · Learn about Major Somnath Sharma, who led his troops to defend Srinagar airport against Pakistan-backed raiders in 1948. He became the first recipient of India's highest gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his valiant and selfless act.
