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Northern Command Investiture Ceremony held in Udhampur

| | Feb 12, 2016, at 11:14 pm
Udhampur, Feb 12 (IBNS) On the occasion of the Investiture Ceremony, gallantry and distinguished service awards were presented by Lt Gen DS Hooda, GOC-in-C (Army Commander), Northern Command to thirty eight officers and other ranks at Udhampur.

In a glittering ceremony, the Army Commander presented nineteen Sena Medal (Gallantry) including three Sena Medal (Posthumous), ten Sena Medal (Distinguished Service) and nine Vishisht Seva Medals.  The General officer also presented GOC-in-C Unit Appreciation to twenty nine Units for their outstanding performance in the year 2015. 

A total of fifteen civilians were also felicitated for their outstanding assistance rendered to the Army.  The Investiture Ceremony was attended by senior civil, military and para-military dignitaries.

Speaking on the occasion, the Army Commander commended all ranks of the Northern Command for their dedication and devotion to duty in the highest traditions of the Indian Army. 

He congratulated those who were decorated to bravery and distinguished service. 

He also urged all ranks, ex-servicemen, civilians and their families to rededicate themselves to the cause of the Nation.  The General Officer appreciated the civilians for displaying a close bonhomie with the Army.

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