PANJIM: Son of soil Captain Sanjay Savio De Cunha who is presently the Commanding Officer of INS Mandovi Verem has been decorated with the prestigious Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM).
It may be recalled that the President had approved award of 398 Gallantry and other Defence decorations to Armed Forces personnel and others on the eve of the 68th Republic Day celebrations.
Captain D’Cunha is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla, and was commissioned into the Indian Navy in July 1991. A specialist in communications and electronic warfare, the officer has the distinction of serving on several frontline warships, including the missile corvette INS Kuthar, missile frigates INS Brahmaputra and INS Trishul, and the guided missile destroyer INS Delhi.
Coming from a family with military background, his father Maj Gen Ivan D’Cunha retired from the Indian Army after 40 years of distinguished service. Captain D’Cunha hails from Curtorim.
Incidentally, Rear Admiral Monty Khanna, NM, Commandant Naval War College, Verem has also earned the distinction of being awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal thus Goa has proudly earned double honours to its credit.
