INDIA (Republic): Videsh Seva Medal / Overseas Service Medal. Awarded to armed forces personnel for overseas service. Named: 3942928 SEP. D. SINGH, DOGRA R.. To date, 56 claps have been traced. This is the Congo clasp, for 180 days of UN service with ONUC, 2 August 1960-June 1964, or for 6 sorties or 24 hours of flying transport missions over the Congo, 2 August 1960-June 1964. Approximately 12,000 clasps were awarded. The clasp was reinstituted for 180 days of service with the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (3029), from 9 September 1999. The 1st Dogras served with ONUC 1961-62.
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