A rebellion took place in North West Frontier region ( India – Afghanistan border ) in 1936 , led by the Pukhtoon tribes . The Indian Air Force would play a major role in controlling the rebellion in the harsh terrains of the region . Subroto Mukerjee was awarded India General Service Medal with clasps " North West Frontier 1936-37 " , and " North West Frontier 1937-39 " and " Mentioned-in-Despatches " in 1942 for service during the operations in North West Frontier Province
India General Service Medal
India General Service Medal (1936)
Subroto Mukerjee