1945 Indian Army Punjab Fighting Citation Military Medal. A ...

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1945 Indian Army Punjab Fighting Citation Military Medal. A fine fighting citation Military Medal awarded to 15133 HAV MIAN MOHD PUNJAB R. The Military Medal retains original ribbon and pin fitting as worn. The recommendation for the award of the Military Medal was raised on the 16th February 1945. Hav Mian Mohd was in command of the leading Platoon in the assault on Melrose of 29th Jan. During the advance to the F.U.P. across shell and MMG swept paddy and at the F.U.P. itself under heavy fire, Hav Mian Mohd by his coolness and skilful control was responsible for saving his platoon from considerable casualties and for bringing his platoon to the F.U.P. punctually. His leadership of his PL. during the attack was exemplary and his skilful dispositions of his men enabled them to clear the crest of the feature with a minimum of causalities from enemy fire. From the crests he again directed a successful attack on three enemy bunkers which were sweeping the crest with fire, showing complete disregard for his personal safety and ensuring that his men were in the best posn to consolidate the feature. The enemy repeatedly launched savage and determined counter attacks on the posn., during which Hav Mian Mohd continually visited his section posns. directing and controlling their fire with calmness and accuracy. It was largely due to his inspiring example and the excellence of his fire discipline which he maintained that his platoon was successful in repulsing the counter attacks with heavy causalities to the enemy. To add to his difficulty 2 of his 3 bren guns were put out of action by hostile shelling but by organising his remaining fire power effectively his platoon continued to repel and destroy the enemy. The recommendation was raised by Lt. Col S.P.P. Thorat Commanding Officer of the 2/2 Punjab Regiment on the 16th February. Originally recommended for the I.D.S.M. awarded the MM