For this exemplary and gallant act he was awarded Kirti Chakra, posthumously.
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Captain Jasbir Singh Raina thus displayed most conspicuous bravery, inspiring leadership, cool courage and devotion to duty of an exceptionally high order. For his gallant act he was awarded Ashoka Chakra.
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Colonel Jasbir Singh Raina, AC (5 July 1955) is a retired Indian Army officer who was awarded India's highest peacetime gallantry award Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Operation Blue Star.
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Second Lieutenant Pollur Mutthuswamy Raman, AC (04 December 1934 - 03 June 1956) was an Indian Army officer who was posthumously awarded India's highest peace time military decoration Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Nagaland.
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Havildar Joginder Singh, AC (30 November 1922 - 24 April 1956) was an Indian Army Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) who was awarded India's highest peace time military decoration Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Nagaland.
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Lieutenant Ram Prakash Roperia, AC (10 June 1959 - 9 June 1984) was an Indian Army officer who was awarded India's highest peace time military decoration Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Operation Blue Star.
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In this action he showcased the utmost valour, courage and exemplary leadership. His devotion towards his duty and mother nation is exceptionally high. He was posthumously awarded Ashoka Chakra for his gallant act in Operation Blue Star.
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Colonel Kishan Singh Rathore, MVC is a war hero of Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. He was awarded Maha Vir Chakra for his gallant act in the war. He is from Ghadsisar (also known as Sardarshahar) in Churu district of Rajasthan, India. He was enrolled into 1 Rajput/4 Guards unit.
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Contrary to popular belief, the first class of the medal is not reserved for acts of gallantry causing loss of life of the awardee. The only additional requirement that is required to be eligible to the first class of the medal is that the acts performed were 'very exceptional'. In order to be eligible for an award, the award proposal must be made within 5 years after the occurrence of the gallant act.
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According to historians, Schmidt, who had gone to the beach, saw an English girl getting into the water who soon started struggling against the tide. In a successful attempt to save her life, he lost his own. The English girl, who Schmidt saved from the sea, attended a party the following evening as though nothing had happened. The then governor, who was apparently angry with her, built the memorial to mark Schmidt's gallant act.
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According to a legend, Pyusawti who built this pagoda, as a young man defeated "Five Great Menaces" that were detrimental to the interest of the city of Pagan. One of these five menaces was the extensive proliferation of the plant vines of gourd (at the location where the Bupaya Pagoda was built later). Subsequently, the then King pleased with the gallant act of Pyusawti gave him, as a reward, his daughter in marriage. Later, Pyusawti became the King of the region.
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Although picking up > and throwing the live grenade grievously wounded Staff Sergeant Petry, his > gallant act undeniably saved his fellow Rangers from being severely wounded > or killed. Despite the severity of his wounds, Staff Sergeant Petry > continued to maintain the presence of mind to place a tourniquet on his > right wrist before communicating the situation by radio in order to > coordinate support for himself and his fellow wounded Rangers. Staff > Sergeant Petry's extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty are in keeping > with the highest traditions of military service, and reflect great credit > upon himself, 75th Ranger Regiment, and the United States Army.
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Uncertain of what will happen to them, the members of > the squad, left their valuables to their supporting comrades to be further > given to their loved ones, in anticipation of their deaths. Undaunted by > threat posed by the situation and unmindful of their own safety, the squads, > headed by SECOND LIEUTENANT DILAG and SECOND LIEUTENANT GONZALES rushed-up > the 80-meter, 80-degree slope and eventually assaulted the heavily fortified > enemy defensive positions then carried out an intense bunker to bunker > battle. With cunning stealth, the "Suicide Squads" were able to secure the > northeastern tip of Hill 898 which was being defended by Khadafy Janjalani's > group. This heroic and gallant act paved the way for the subsequent clearing > of the remaining 3 clusters of enemy fortified defensive positions.
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