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Operation: 1948 Polo - Hyderabad
Date of Award: 20 May 1948

Citation:

The unit with which Captain Venkatapathy Rangaswamy was serving was heavily mortared by the enemy on 19 and 20 May 1948 and a large number of casualties started arriving in the main dressing station. During this difficult period, this officer worked with untiring energy almost nonstop for 72 hours. Despite the risk of being hit by enemy mortar fire, he carried out the operations efficiently and without any show of fear. Casualties were received smoothly and in an organised way. Advanced surgery and efficient treatment were provided under the most adverse conditions.

By his personal example and devotion to duty he was largely responsible for maintaining the morale high. But for his endurance and good work, many lives would have been lost.

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