Awards

During War

Abbreviation	Title
OBE	Order of the British Empire
MBE	Member of the British Empire
PVrC	Param Vir Chakra
MVrC	Maha Vir Chakra
VrC	Vir Chakra
M-in-D	Mention in Despatches

During Peace

Abbreviation	Title
AC	Ashoka Chakra
KC	Kirti Chakra
SC	Shaurya Chakra
SM(g)	Sena Medal for gallantry

Gallanty and Distinguished Military Service

Abbreviation	Title
SN	Sena Medal (Army)
NSM	Nao Sena Medal (Navy)
VSM	Vayu Sena Medal (Air Force)