President Medals for Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence Announced

President Medals for Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence Announced

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Category : Awards Published on: January 28 2023

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  • On the occasion of Republic Day 2023, 47 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals and 55 personnel are awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals.
  • The President's Medal for Gallantry and the President's Medal for Distinguished Services, as well as the Gallantry Medal and Meritorious Services Medals, are awarded to personnel of Fire Services, Civil Defence, and Home Guards on the occasion of Republic Day and Independence Day annually.
  • Out of 47 personnel given Fire Service Medals, 2 are awarded for Gallantry for their "act of valour". 
  • On the occasion of 74th Republic Day, President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to 7 personnel and Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded to 38 personnel for their respective "distinguished records of service.
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