Republic Day, 2023: President’s Medals for Fire Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence Personnel Announced
GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 25th Jan. President’s Medal for Gallantry and President’s Medal for Distinguished Services as well as Gallantry Medal and Meritorious Services Medals are awarded to the personnel of Fire Services, Civil Defence & Home Guards on Republic Day and Independence Day each year.
On the occasion of Republic Day, 2023, 47 personnel have been awarded Fire Service Medals.
Out of these, the Fire Service Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 02 personnel for their act of valour and gallantry.
The President’s Fire Service Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to 07 personnel and the Fire Service Medal for Meritorious Service is awarded to 38 personnel for their respective distinguished and meritorious records of services.
In addition, 55 personnel are also awarded Home Guard & Civil Defence Medals on the occasion of the Republic Day, 2023. Of these, Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Gallantry is awarded to 01 personnel for his act of valour and gallantry.
The President’s Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Distinguished Service and Home Guards and Civil Defence Medal for Meritorious Service are awarded to 09 personnel and 45 personnel respectively.
