Vir-e-Hind

Vir-e-Hind
TypeMedal.
Awarded forDistinguished service.
Presented byAzad Hind
EligibilitySoldiers of the Indische Legion, Indian National Army, and the Wehrmacht.
StatusCurrently not existent.
First awardSecond World War
Final awardSecond World War
TotalUnknown
Total awarded posthumouslyUnknown
Total recipientsShangara Singh Mann
Precedence
Next (higher)Sardar-e-Jung
Next (lower)Shahid-e-Bharat

The Vir-e-Hind (Warrior of India) was a military decoration awarded by the Azad Hind Government. During World War II, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's Provisional Government of Free India (Azad Hind Government) bestowed the Vir-e-Hind military honor. It was one of numerous awards given to Indian National Army (INA) soldiers in recognition of their valor and service.