| Pashchimi 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.
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/temporarily under the orders/directions or supervision of the above-mentioned Forces.
References※
- ^ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners. ISBN 9788170235163.
- ^ "Paschimi Star". Retrieved 6 November 2023.
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