in battle, Nb Sub Chuni Lal was posthumously awarded the Ashok Chakra on 15 August 2007 for saving the lives of his fellow men, displaying most conspicuous bravery, demonstrating battle field leadership and laying down his life to protect the country. Nb Sub Chuni Lal is survived by his wife, Mrs Chinta Devi, and three children - son and two daughters. His wife, Mrs Chinta Devi received his Ashok Chakra medal from the President of India at the Republic Day Parade of 26 January 2008. Gallantry Awards Ashoka Chakra Award Details The published details of the Ashoka Chakra Award: Vir Chakra Award Citation The citation for the Vir Chakra reads as follows: References Indian Army officers People from Jammu and Kashmir Recipients of the Ashoka Chakra (military decoration) Recipients of the Vir Chakra 1968 births 2007 deaths People from Doda district Ashoka Chakra