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Group Captain Vidya Sagar Lakhanpal

Service No & Branch 3706 LGS (Orig: EQPT)
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- Commissioned: 04 Nov 1949 Course: 3 GDOC Course
Service End: Retired on 31 Mar 1978 Nick Name :
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Promotions Gazetted
Fg Offr : 03 Dec 1951Flt Lt : 03 Dec 1955Sqn Ldr : 04 Nov 1962Wg Cdr : 01 Apr 1970
Acting Gp Capt : 10 May 1977
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Notes:1)Branch is at retirement and may not match with branch at Commission 2)Notional seniority is reflected in dates of substantive rank.

Appointments, Postings & Other Service Particulars

DatesRankUnitLocationAppointmentPhoto
11 Mar 1963 - Sqn LdrForward Supply DepotDigaru Commanding Officer
06 Jul 1967 - 19 Apr 1970Wg Cdr56 Air Stores ParkFaridabad Station Commander
 
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Awards and Decorations


Number of Awards: 1
 
Vishist Seva Medal
Wg CdrVidya Sagar Lakhanpal3706 EQPTAward Date 26 Jan 1969Announced 26 Jan 1969
Details :

Wing Commander Vidya Sagar Lakhanpal possess missionary zeal and matchless sense of duty. While serving at an Air Storage Park in the Eastern Sector he dedicated himself to the problems of a gigantic magnitude facing the unit. By his constant hard work and devotion to duty he was able to resolve these problems during the tense period of stress and strain. His contribution to the work in an exemplary manner under difficult circumst ances singles him out. He has rendered invaluable service of an exceptional order.

Wing Commander Vidya Sagar Lakhanpal with his devotion to duty and exemplary manner has set an example for others to follow.

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Reference : GoI19690126
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