New Delhi, May 24 -- Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi on Friday presented the Badge of Sacrifice and the Certificate of Honour to the next of kin of several Army personnel, who have laid down their lives in the line of duty.
The awards - a deeply symbolic tribute to valour and supreme sacrifice - were conferred to honour officers, junior commissioned officers and other ranks who were killed in enemy and terrorist action while serving the nation, a senior official said.
Instituted in July 1999, the Badge of Sacrifice and Certificate of Honour have since been bestowed upon the families of brave hearts from conflicts dating back to 1947. The first official presentation was held on Vijay Diwas on December 16, 1999, marking a significant mil...