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Wing Commander Har Mohan Singh Chatwal
| Service No & Branch | 4198 F(P) | No Image Available | ||||||||
| Date of Birth: 08 Dec 1930 | Commissioned: 22 Dec 1951 | Course: 56 Course | ||||||||
| Service End: | Retired on 05 Feb 1976 Voluntary Retirement Died on 19 May 2017 (87 Years age) | Nick Name : Harry | ||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| 01 Jan 1957 - 01 Jan 1959 | Flt Lt | Flying Instructors School | Tambaram | Flying Instructor | |
| - 01 Dec 1971 | Wg Cdr | 8 Wing | Adampur | Chief Operations Officer | |
| 15 Apr 1967 - 01 Jul 1970 | Wg Cdr | No.7 Squadron | Hindon/ Bagdogra | Commanding Officer | |
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 2
| Vayu Sena Medal | ||||
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| Wg Cdr | Har Mohan Singh Chatwal | 4198 F(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1971 |
| Details : | Wing Commander Chatwal commanded an operational squadron for three years. He has also been a Flight Commander in three operational squadrons and has to his credit over 4500 hours of accident free flying on fighter aircraft. His inspiring leadership made his squadron, the pride of the command and it led both in training and in operational performance. The colour-trailing aerobatic team was another feather in his Squadrons cap which made it one of the foremost units in the Air Force. Awarded the Vayu Sena Medal for professional ability and exceptional devotion to duty. | |||
| Unit : 7 Sqn | ||||
| Reference : Gazette of India dated 4th September 1971 - No.53 - Pres/71 dated 26th January 1971 | ||||
| Vishist Seva Medal | ||||
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| Wg Cdr | Har Mohan Singh Chatwal | 4198 F(P) | Award Date 22 Jun 1972 | Announced 22 Jun 1972 |
| Details : | Wing Commander Har Mohan Singh Chatwal during Indo-Pak war of 1971 planned the working of airfield services in an exemplary manner and ensured the smooth launching and recovery of aircraft. He also effectively coordinated and controlled defensive measures in the air and on ground. Awarded the Vishisht Seva Medal for excellent coordination and distinguished service of a high order. | |||
| Unit : 8 Wing | ||||
| Reference : GoI19720622No85 | ||||
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