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Yeshwant Ghadge
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Yeshwant Ghadge VC (16 November 1921 – 10 July 1944) 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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Born | 16 November 1921 Palasgaon, Mangaon, Kolaba district, Bombay Presidency, British India |
Died | 10 July 1944(1944-07-10) (aged 22) Morlupo (locality near Montone, province of Perugia), Fascist Italy |
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Unit | 5th Mahratta Light Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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