Parachute Battalion gets 'President's Colors' honor

Parachute Battalion gets 'President's Colors' honor

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Category : Awards Published on: February 25 2022

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Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General MM Naravane presented the ‘President’s Colours’, popularly called Nishan in Army parlance, to four parachute battalions – 11 PARA (Special Forces), 21 PARA (Special Forces), 23 PARA and 29 PARA – during a Colour Presentation Parade held at the Parachute Regiment Training Centre in Bengaluru.
The President’s Colours is the highest honour bestowed on a military unit in recognition of exceptional service.
The Parachute Regiment is an elite force of the Indian Army and holds an impeccable record in battle, both before and after Independence.
It has been conferred with 51 Battle Honours, one Victoria Cross, 28 Military Medals (MM), 11 Distinguished Service Orders (DSO), 40 Indian Distinguished Service Medals (IDSM) and 40 Military Cross (MC) up to independence.

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