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The Ultimate Sacrifice at Kohima- Abdul Hafiz VC
Naib Subedar Abdul Hafiz stands tall amongst South Asia’s decorated heroes.
Day: 9 December 2022
Codes, Communications, and Country: Kalyani Sen, WRINS
Second Officer Kalyani Sen was a pioneering figure in the Women’s Royal Indian Naval Service (WRINS) during the Second World War.
Wings of Courage: First Indian Air Force Officer DFC
Karun Krishna Majumdar, affectionately known as “Jumbo” Majumdar, remains one of the most distinguished figures in the annals of Indian military aviation.
Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav VC: An Indian Soldier’s Bravery in Italy
Sepoy Namdeo Jadhav (18 November 1921 – 2 August 1984) earned the highest military honour for gallantry, the Victoria Cross (VC), for his actions during the Second World War.
