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Commemorate the gallantry and sacrifice of Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, VC and Indian soldiers
Italy, Ministry of External Affairs
July 22, 2023
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To commemorate the gallantry and sacrifice of Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, VC and Indian soldiers who participated in the Italian Campaign, a memorial was inaugurated at Montone, a small town in Perugia province of Italy on 22 July 2023. The memorial was jointly inaugurated by the Ambassador and Mayor of Montone in presence of large number of attendees from Italian Government, military personnel, local people and foreign Defence Attachés. The memorial was an apt tribute to the gallant soldier who raised the prestige of Indian Army and the nation.
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The event was part of the Amrit Mahotsav theme of Actions@75