Bhim Bahadur Dewan
Recipient of Vir Chakra
About Bhim Bahadur Dewan
Lived 1961 – 1999 (aged 38). Bhim Bahadur Dewan was an Indian.
Havildar Bhim Bahadur Dewan was the leading section commander of 1/11 Gorkha Rifles under Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey, who was tasked to capture "Khalubar South" on 3 July 1999. He was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra for his contribution in Operation Vijay against the Pakistani Army.
Vir Chakra citation The citation for the Vir Chakra reads as follows
Legacy In the movie LOC Kargil, he was portrayed by Bollywood actor Puru Raaj Kumar.
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Who was Bhim Bahadur Dewan?
Recipient of Vir Chakra (1961-1999)
When was Bhim Bahadur Dewan born?
Bhim Bahadur Dewan was born on 5 June 1961.
When did Bhim Bahadur Dewan die?
Bhim Bahadur Dewan died on 3 July 1999.
What nationality was Bhim Bahadur Dewan?
Bhim Bahadur Dewan was Indian.
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