USI MacGregor Memorial Medal Presented To Officers From Army and IAF
New Delhi (India), November 10: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, VSM, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (DOT), presented the prestigious USI MacGregor Memorial Medal to two awardees, one each from Army and IAF, recognising their contribution and outstanding achievements in adventure activities and operational reconnaissance. The demonstrated performance by these soldiers not only benefited respective […]
New Delhi (India), November 10: Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, VSM, Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (DOT), presented the prestigious USI MacGregor Memorial Medal to two awardees, one each from Army and IAF, recognising their contribution and outstanding achievements in adventure activities and operational reconnaissance. The demonstrated performance by these soldiers not only benefited respective organisation but also encouraged others to follow. There is no dearth of talent with in the Indian Armed Forces, the challenge lies in harnessing this talent, nurturing it, providing the best facilities, training and exposure; for our own interest. Award ceremony being organised by United Service Institution of India (USI), the oldest tri-service think tank of India, at USI Auditorium on 08 Nov 2023.
MacGregor Memorial Medal was instituted on 03 July 1888 to commemorate the memory of Maj Gen Sir Charles Metcalfe MacGregor, KCB, CSI, CIE, the founder of the United Service Institution of India (Established 1870). Initially this medal was awarded for military reconnaissance and journeys of exploration. After independence, the opportunities for military reconnaissance and exploration became less frequent, thus during 1986 after due consultation with the Service HQs it was decided to add expeditions and adventure activities for the award of this medal. However, military reconnaissance and exploration remain the first priority for awarding the medal to all ranks, serving and retired, of the Indian Armed Forces, TA, Reserve Forces and Assam Rifles.
