Service No & Branch | 11378 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | ||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 31 Dec 1967 | Course: 98 Course | |||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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01 Jun 1968 - 17 Jul 1972 | Plt Offr | No.114 Helicopter Unit | Squadron Pilot | ||
30 Nov 1975 - | Flt Lt | Govt. of Uttar Pradesh | |||
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Fg Offr | Sukhdev Singh Dhillon | 11378 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1972 |
Details : | During the operations against Pakistan in December 1971, Flying Officer Sukhdev Singh Dhillon flew as a pilot in a Helicopter unit and single-handed evacuated 87 battle casualties from the most difficult and hazardous terrain of Kargil sector in complete disregard to his personal safety. He carried out these evacuation missions in the face of heavy ground and air opposition. Throughout, Flying Officer Sukhdev Singh Dhillon displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order. | |||
Unit : 114 HU | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India , 29th July 1972 - No.92 - Pres/72 dated 18th July 1972 |