President confers Gallantry, Distinguished Service Awards

NEW DELHI, Apr 27: President Pranab Mukherjee today  conferred one Kirti Chakra and Twelve Shaurya Chakras to  Armed Forces Personnel for displaying conspicuous gallantry,  indomitable courage and extreme devotion to duty.
Two of the  Shaurya Chakra were given Posthumously.
At a solemn ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan here today, the President, who is also the Supreme Commander of the  Indian Armed Forces, also conferred 10 Param Vishisht  Seva Medals, one Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, four Bar to  Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and 27 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals  to senior officers of the Armed Forces for distinguished  service of an exceptional order. (UNI)