Bhandari Ram
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Bhandari Ram, VC, (24 July 1919 ā 19 May 2002) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Bhandari Ram VC | |
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Born | (1919-07-24)24 July 1919 Pargna Gugeda, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Died | 19 May 2002(2002-05-19) (aged 82) Auhar, Himachal Pradesh |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1941ā1969 |
Rank | Subedar Major and Honorary Captain |
Unit | 16th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment Dogra Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Victoria Cross Param Vishisht Seva Medal (India) |
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