Service No & Branch | 16587 F(P) | |||||||||
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 11 Dec 1981 | Course: 128 Course | ||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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22 Jun 1998 - 09 May 2000 | Wg Cdr | No.122 Helicopter Flight | Car Nicobar | Commanding Officer | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Gallantry) | ||||
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Flt Lt | Ramesh Balakrishnan | 16587 F(P) | Award Date 11 Oct 1987 | Announced 14 Apr 1988 |
Details : | Flight Lieutenant Ramesh Balkrishan is posted to a Helicopter unit and has been operation from Jaffna in support of the Indian Peace Keeping Force. Flt Lt. B Ramesh was detailed as Co-Pilot with Sqn Ldr DR Doraiswamy on special helicopter operation in the night of 11/12 Oct 87. This crew was responsible for successfully landing the troops for three missions at the helipad which was under heavy fire. The helicopter received heavy damage. Flt Lt B Ramesh gave valuable support to his Captain and thereby ensured that the helicopter was flown back to base successfully. For his commendable dedication to duty and professional competence of a high order, the President is pleased to award Vayu Sena Medal to Flt Lt B Ramesh. | |||
Unit : 109 HU | ||||
Reference : Gazette of India dated 13th August 1988 - No.78-Pres/88 dated 15th April 1988 |