Paschimi Star
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Pashchimi Star | |
Type | Military award |
Awarded for | Recognition of the services of Armed Forces personnel and civilians in Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Country | India |
Presented by | Republic of India |
Eligibility | All Ranks |
Ribbon | |
Established | 17 January 1973 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Poorvi Star |
Next (lower) | Operation Vijay Star |
Pashchimi Star (Western Star) was a medal awarded to personnel of the Indian armed forces for participation on the western borders of India (on the ground, on the sea or in the air) during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1]
The personnel included;
(a) All ranks of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force, of any of the Reserve Forces of the Territorial Army, J&K Militia and of any other armed forces of the Union of India;
(b) All ranks of the Railway Protection Force, Police Force, Home Guards, Civil Defence Organisation, and any other organisation specified by Government;
(c) Civilians of either sex serving regularly or temporarily under the orders/directions or supervision of the above-mentioned Forces.[2]
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