Subramanian (GC)
Indian recipient of the George Cross From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Indian recipient of the George Cross From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Subedar Subramanian, GC, IDSM (18 December 1912 – 24 February 1944) was the first Indian to be awarded the George Cross.[1]
Subramanian | |
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Born | Ottivakkam, India | 18 December 1912
Died | 24 February 1944 31) Mignano Monte Lungo, Italy | (aged
Commemorated | |
Allegiance | British India |
Service/ | British Indian Army |
Rank | Subedar |
Service number | 14069 |
Unit | Queen Victoria's Own Madras Sappers and Miners |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | George Cross Indian Distinguished Service Medal |
Subramanian served with Queen Victoria's Own Madras Sappers and Miners, a unit of the Indian Army, during the Second World War. On 24 February 1944, during the Allied campaign in Italy he won the George Cross at Mignano by throwing himself onto a mine about to detonate and thus successfully protecting others from the blast. His award was gazetted posthumously on 30 June 1944. He was also awarded the Indian Distinguished Service Medal.
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