He had taken charge as the 25th director general of the Indian Coast Guard on July 19 last year.
Col Singh was a combat veteran and was awarded Sena Medal during his tenure as second-in-command of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles.
The Army had paid rich tributes to 'Axel', a Belgian Malinois.
The IAF received a total of 13 awards including five Yudh Seva Medals and seven Vayu Sena Medal.
The President has approved award of 398 gallantry and other defence decorations to armed forces personnel and others on the eve of the 68th Republic Day Celebrations.
President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday approved a total of 112 gallantry awards for defence and paramilitary personnel for their sacrifices to the nation, the defence ministry said.
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