The Indian War Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in World War I. It was instituted in 1920 and was awarded to over 1.5 million soldiers.

The Burma Star was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in Burma during World War II. It was instituted in 1945 and was awarded to over 1 million soldiers.

The Jammu and Kashmir Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. It was instituted in 1948 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

The General Service Medal 1962 was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Sino-Indian War of 1962. It was instituted in 1963 and was awarded to over 200,000 soldiers.

The General Service Medal 1965 was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. It was instituted in 1966 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

The General Service Medal 1971 was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. It was instituted in 1972 and was awarded to over 1 million soldiers.

The Kargil Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Kargil War of 1999. It was instituted in 1999 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

The Siachen Glacier Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Siachen Glacier conflict. It was instituted in 1984 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

The Operation Parakram Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Parakram. It was instituted in 2002 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

The Operation Meghdoot Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Meghdoot. It was instituted in 1984 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

The Operation Vijay Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Vijay. It was instituted in 1999 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

The Operation Rakshak Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Rakshak. It was instituted in 1990 and was awarded to over 500,000 soldiers.

The Operation Cactus Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Cactus. It was instituted in 1988 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

The Operation Blue Star Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Blue Star. It was instituted in 1984 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.

The Operation Pawan Medal was awarded to Indian soldiers who fought in the Operation Pawan. It was instituted in 1987 and was awarded to over 100,000 soldiers.