Stephens, of the Mercian Regiment, had been in the Army for nearly 21 years and in 2011, then a captain, was awarded the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for his heroism when serving in Afghanistan.

Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, chief fire officer with West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service, was awarded the King’s Fire Service Medal ...

NEW DELHI: On the eve of the Republic Day, the government has announced the names of 942 personnel of police, fire, home guard and civil defence for gallantry and service medals. Of the 942 names ...

These include 95 gallantry medals. The awardees include the personnel of police, fire, home guard and civil defence and those working in correctional services, the Union home ministry said.