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Somnath Sharma, PVC (31 January 1923 – 3 November 1947), was an Indian military officer and the first recipient of India's highest military decoration, Param Vir Chakra (PVC), which he was awarded posthumously. [2] Sharma was commissioned into the 8th Battalion, 19th Hyderabad Regiment, in 1942. [3] .
Nov 3, 2016 · India's first Param Vir Chakra recipeint, Major Somnath Sharma laid down his life while evicting Pakistani raiders from Srinagar Airport during the war with Pakistan in 1947-48 in Kashmir. Meet the champions who are turning India’s most formidable challenges into opportunities only on The Better India Show!
Major Somnath Sharma was killed while leading his men on a fighting patrol to Budgam village in Kashmir while evicting Pakistani raiders from Srinagar airport in November 1947.
Major Somnath Sharma led his company to fight the enemy with dogged determination. With extreme bravery he kept rushing across the open ground to his troops, skilfully directed their fire onto the enemy, until a mortar shell exploded near him.
Learn about the life and bravery of Major Somnath Sharma, who led his company against a large enemy force in the 1947 Kashmir war and became the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration. Read his biography, his actions at Badgam, and his legacy.
Major Somnath Sharma sacrificed his life for the country when he was only 24 years of age. Born on 31 January 1923, he was the son of an illustrious Major General Amaranth Sharma. He became the first recipient of India’s highest gallantry award, the Param Vir chakra.
Major Somnath Sharma was the first recipient. A number of state governments of India as well as ministries of the central government provide allowances and rewards to recipients of the PVC (or their family members in case of the recipient's death).
