Republic Day: 42 water warriors to be conferred gallantry awards

Team India Sentinels Friday 25th of January 2019 06:20 PM


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A total of 42 water warriors will be conferred with the gallantry and distinguished awards on the occasion of 70th Republic Day. On the occasion, four Param Vishist Seva Medal (PVSM), six Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM), 16 Nausena Medal (NM), including gallantry and distinguished and Vishist Seva Medal each will be awarded by President Ramnath Kovind. Commander Abhilash Tomy will be conferred with Nausena Medal for his distinguished service. Last year, Commander Tomy was rescued to Amsterdam Isle after his boat was severely damaged during Golden Globe Race (GGR). Vice Chief of Naval Staff VAdm Ajit Kumar Payyapillil, VAdm Gurtej Singh Pabby and VAdm Ajay Kumar Saxena will be conferred with the PVSM while VAdm Sunil Anand, RAdm Naithani Sandeep, RAdm Makarand Arvind Hampiholi among others to be awarded with AVSM.

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