INTRODUCTION & HISTORY
Punjab is the sword arm of the country and has been contributing a large number of young men towards the defence forces of the nation.  The Punjabi soldiers have won great laurels in various battles thrust upon this country.  However, the soldiers retire from the defence forces at a quite young age and need re-settlement after their discharge from the army. Besides war widows, disabled soldiers, World ..........

PRE INDEPENDENCE AWARDS POST INDEPENDENCE AWARDS
Indian soldiers had shown their mettle in First World War and were duly recognised with awards of 1 DFC and 1 MC Their contributions were amply recognised and several members received gallantry and service awards .........

Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award for officers and other enlisted personnel which is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminentact of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of enemy ..........

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