Santosh Kumar Gupta
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Rear Admiral Santosh Kumar Gupta, MVC, NM is a former flag officer of the Indian Navy. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the nation's second-highest gallantry award for his command of INAS 300 during the Indo-Pak War of 1971.
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Santosh Kumar Gupta | |
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Born | (1936-12-21)21 December 1936 Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Navy |
Years of service | 1958 - 1990 |
Rank | Rear Admiral |
Commands held | INS Vikrant |
Battles/wars | Bangladesh Liberation War |
Awards | Maha Vir Chakra Nau Sena Medal |
Alma mater | The Doon School |
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