Virk, Harbans Singh

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Date of birth:: August 15th, 1912 (Sheikhupura, Pakistan)
Nationality:: British-Indian

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Distinguished Service Order (DSO)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Acting Major
Unit:: 4th Battalion Sikhs, 12th Frontier Force Regiment, Indian Army
Awarded on:: September 20th, 1945

"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma."

Maha Vir Chakra

Rank:: Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit:: 3rd Parachute Battalion, The Mahratta Light Infantry, Indian Army
Awarded on:: September 16th, 1948

For an act of gallantry and leadership in Jammu & Kashmir.

Sources

- https://www.thegazette.co.uk/London/issue/37274/supplement/4677/data.pdf
- HARBANS SINGH VIRK, DSO | Gallantry Awards
- Lt Col Harbans Singh Virk, MVC, DSO (now deceased) @ TWDI

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