Major Somnath Sharma, PVC, was an officer of the Indian Army, and the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration, which he was awarded posthumously. Sharma was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment, in 1942. Wikipedia
Born: 31 January 1923, Dadh
Died: 3 November 1947, Budgam
Awards: Param Vir Chakra, 1939–1945 Star, Burma Star
Education: Sherwood College, Royal Military College, Sandhurst.
Award Param Vir Chakra
Rank at time of Award MAJOR
Unit 4 KUMAON
Father's Name MAJ GEN A N SHARMA
Mother's Name Smt Saraswati.
Major Somnath Sharma, PVC (31 January 1923 – 3 November 1947), was an officer of the Indian Army, and the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest military decoration, which he was awarded posthumously. Sharma was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment, in 1942.
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