Somnath Sharma
Indian military officer
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Somnath Sharma, PVC, was an Indian military officer and the first recipient of India's highest military decoration, Param Vir Chakra, which he was awarded posthumously.
Sharma was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment, in... Wikipedia
Born: January 31, 1923, Dadh, India
Died: November 3, 1947 (age 24 years), Budgam
Parents: Amar Nath Sharma
Siblings: Vishwa Nath Sharma
Awards: Param Vir Chakra, Burma Star, and 1939–1945 Star
Battles/wars: Second World War > Arakan campaign;
Rank: Major
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Fighting in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-1948, Somnath Sharma was killed in action on 3 November 1947 while repulsing Pakistani infiltrators near Srinagar ...
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Jan 31, 2024 · In the annals of India's military history, Major Somnath Sharma stands as a luminous figure, a beacon of courage and sacrifice.
Jan 9, 2023 · Born on 31 January 1923, he was the son of an illustrious Major General Amaranth Sharma. He became the first recipient of India's highest ...
May 9, 2023 · Major Somnath Sharma was born on 31 January 1923 at Dadh, Kangra, then in the Punjab Province of British India (now, Himachal Pradesh).
Major Somnath Sharma at the young age of 25 years laid down his life for the nation and became the recipient of first “Param Vir Chakra” of Independent India.
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, ...
Jan 31, 2024 · Choudhary a living embodiment of courage from the 1971 Indo-Pak war. He narrated tales of unimaginable trials during his year-long captivity, ...
Major Somnath Sharma (IC-521), son of Major. General A N Sharma, was born on January 31,. 1923, at Dadh, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. He was commissioned in the ...
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Nov 30, 2023 · Processes & Designs ... As we are all aware Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra. The Paramveer and other ...