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| rdfs:comment | - The MacGregor Medal is awarded to Indian Armed Forces personnel for valuable military reconnaissance. The medal was originally instituted in 1888 to honour the memory of The United Service Institution of India founder, Maj Gen Sir Charles MacGregor. After the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, the award was adopted by India and continues to this day. So far 117 medals have been awarded: 7 full gold medals to officers, 62 standard size silver medals to officers (including 5 JCOs), and 48 reduced size silver medals to other ranks/soldiers.
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| abstract | - The MacGregor Medal is awarded to Indian Armed Forces personnel for valuable military reconnaissance. The medal was originally instituted in 1888 to honour the memory of The United Service Institution of India founder, Maj Gen Sir Charles MacGregor. After the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, the award was adopted by India and continues to this day. So far 117 medals have been awarded: 7 full gold medals to officers, 62 standard size silver medals to officers (including 5 JCOs), and 48 reduced size silver medals to other ranks/soldiers.
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