Major Somnath Sharma, PVC, born on
31 January 1923, was the first
recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, the highest Indian gallantry award. He was
awarded the medal posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations in
November 1947. He died while evicting Pakistani infiltrators and raiders from
Srinagar Airport during the Indo-Pak war of 1947-48 in Kashmir. He belonged to
the 4th Kumaon Regiment.
In his
last message sent to the brigade headquarters, Major Sharma said, "The
enemy is only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under
devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to the last man
and the last round."
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