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Udhampur to host Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2016

| | Feb 08, 2016, at 09:10 pm
Udhampur, Feb 8 (IBNS) The Northern Command Investiture Ceremony 2016 is scheduled to be held on Feb 12 at Udhampur.

On this occasion, President’s gallantry and distinguished service awards will be presented to the military personnel and civilians for their service to the Nation. 

On the occasion, Lt Gen DS Hooda, GOC-in-C (Army Commander) Northern Command will felicitate the brave hearts of India Army who have exhibited exceptional valour and dedication while discharging their duties. 

It will be a moment of pride and honour for all awardee officers and jawans their families under the Command.  The civilians who assisted the Army are also being felicitated on the occasion.

"A total of thirty eight medals, including gallantry and service decoration to Army will be presented at the Investiture Ceremony.  Nineteen Sena Medals (Gallantry) including three Sena Medal (Posthumous) will be presented by the Army Commander. Apart from these gallantry awards, nine Vishisht Seva Medals (VSM) and ten Sena Medals (Distinguished) will be presented to soldiers for distinguished services.  A total of fifteen civilians including one Deputy Superintendent of Police will also be awarded on the occasion. Twenty nine units deployed in Northern Command Theatre will be conferred with Unit Citations for excellence in operations," read a statement issued by the government.

 A large no of senior civil and military dignitaries are also expected to attend the ceremony.

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