What is Happening

A meeting of the War Decorated Trust was held on Thursday at Chandigarh. The following Trustees were present:

Brig Sant Singh, MVC** (in the Chair)
Brig NS Sandhu, MVC
Brig KS Chandpuri, MVC, VSM
Capt Reet MP Singh, VrC

Discussion centered around passing the audited accounts for the year 2012-2013 and the Scholarship Scheme of the Trust.

Media

Important Links

Vir Chakra (VrC)
Awardee: Hav Dhondi Ram Bhansode, VrC

Gazette Notification: 94 Pres/72,19-8-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily
Date of Award: 06 Dec 1971

Citation:

On 5 December 1971, while commanding a detachment of an air defence battery guarding an installation, Naik Dhondi Ram Bhansode directed the fire of his gun in an accurate manner and shot down a Pakistani Sabre jet. In this action, Naik Dhondi Ram Bhansode displayed courage and professional skill of a high order.

Click here for Awardee's details

Meetings

Annual EC Meeting 9-10 Dec 2013 - 09 Dec 2013 11:00 - Panchkula
Executive Committee Meeting - 05 Nov 2011 11:00 - Chandigarh

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Stats

Medals
PVC : 21
MVC : 219
VrC : 1317

Branches
Air Force : 224
Army : 1249
BSF : 13
Civillian : 3
CRPF : 1
Navy : 67