Decorations
Members of the Assam Rifles have received the following military decorations since Indian independence:
| Award | Times awarded |
|---|---|
| Ashoka Chakra | 3 |
| Vir Chakra | 5 |
| Kirti Chakra | 31 |
| Shaurya Chakra | 120 |
| Param Vishisht Seva Medal | 5 |
| Ati Vishisht Seva Medal | 12 |
| Sena Medal | 188 |
| Vishisht Seva Medal | 74 |
| Yudh Seva Medal | 1 |
| Mention in Dispatches | 10 |
(Source: Assam Rifles Honours and Awards).
- N.B. Prior to Indian independence members of the Assam Rifles were eligible for British decorations. During World War I and World War II members of the Assam Rifles received many such awards for their actions, although these have not been included here. There have also been numerous civil awards to members of the Assam Rifles. These can be found at the source listed above.
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