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Defence
Independence Day Honors: 1,057 Personnel Receive Gallantry Medals
✍️ Amar Ujala
🗓 14 Aug 2026, 10:40 AM
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On Independence Day, 1,057 military personnel were honored with gallantry medals, including 301 bravery awards, 92 presidential medals, and 664 commendation medals.
A ceremony held on Independence Day saw 1,057 Indian Defence personnel awarded gallantry medals.
The awards comprised 301 bravery medals, 92 presidential medals and 664 commendation medals, recognising acts of courage and exemplary service.
The event highlighted the nation’s appreciation for the sacrifices and dedication of its armed forces.
Such recognitions are part of the annual tradition to honour gallant service on the country’s most significant day.
The medals were presented in a formal setting, underscoring the importance of military valor in India’s national narrative.
The awards comprised 301 bravery medals, 92 presidential medals and 664 commendation medals, recognising acts of courage and exemplary service.
The event highlighted the nation’s appreciation for the sacrifices and dedication of its armed forces.
Such recognitions are part of the annual tradition to honour gallant service on the country’s most significant day.
The medals were presented in a formal setting, underscoring the importance of military valor in India’s national narrative.