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MacGregor Memorial Medal Recognizes Modern Military Feats and Historical Legacy

CDS honors five armed forces personnel for 2023-24 achievements and calls for acknowledgment of Indian 'pundits' from British-era missions.

Overview

  • The MacGregor Memorial Medal for 2023 and 2024 was awarded to five armed forces personnel during a ceremony in New Delhi on April 16, 2025.
  • Colonel Ranveer Singh Jamwal was recognized for his 'Har Shikhar Tiranga' mission, which involved scaling the highest peaks in all 28 Indian states from 2022 to 2023.
  • Wing Commander D Panda, EA (R) Rahul Kumar Pandey, Ram Ratan Jat, and Sergeant Jhumar Ram Poonia were also honored for achievements in mountaineering, ultra-endurance races, and international military cooperation.
  • Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan urged the United Service Institution of India to consider posthumously recognizing Indian 'pundits' who conducted strategic reconnaissance missions in the 19th century.
  • A book titled 'Bravest of the Brave,' chronicling the life of Naib Subedar Chuni Lal, was launched at the event, further emphasizing the connection between past and present military valor.