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Group Captain Jagmohan Singh Virk

Service No & Branch 4437 F(P) (Orig: GD(P))
Date of Birth: -- --- ---- Commissioned: 17 Jan 1953 Course: 59 Course
Service End: Retired on 31 Aug 1985 Superannuated Nick Name :
Qualifications Held :
Remarks :
Promotions Gazetted
Fg Offr : 17 Jan 1954Flt Lt : 17 Jan 1958Sqn Ldr : 17 Jan 1964Wg Cdr : 01 Oct 1970
Acting Gp Capt : 05 May 1980Gp Capt : 04 Nov 1980
Badges Qualified
 
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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
01 Aug 1981 - 27 Oct 1983Gp Capt24 WingHighgrounds (Chandig Station Commander
 
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Awards and Decorations


Number of Awards: 1
 
Vishist Seva Medal
Flt LtJagmohan Singh Virk4437 GD(P)Award Date 26 Jan 1965Announced 26 Jan 1965
Details :

Flight Lieutenant Jagmohan Singh Virk is a qualified Flying Instructor and holds the highest transport category and instrument rating. During the past one year, through his persistent efforts he has accelerated the output of transport pupils. In addition to the training commitments, this officer at the peak of emergency, transported troops and equipment to N.E.F.A. area.

His cheerful devotion to this arduous duty under great physical and mental stress was a source of inspiration to his colleagues and pupils and an all round fine example on a flying station. He has, therefore, rendered a distinguished service of a high order.

Unit : TTW
Reference : GoI19650126No17
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