Service No & Branch | 5328 F(P) (Orig: GD(P)) | ||||||||||
Date of Birth: | Commissioned: 23 Mar 1957 | Course: 71 Course | |||||||||
Service End: | Retired on 16 May 1972 | Nick Name : | |||||||||
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Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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01 Dec 1966 - 01 Sep 1967 | Flt Lt | AirHQ Communications Squadron | Palam | Squadron Pilot | |
01 Sep 1967 - 01 Jun 1971 | Sqn Ldr | AirHQ Communications Squadron | Palam | Squadron Pilot | |
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Vayu Sena Medal (Devotion to Duty) | ||||
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Fg Offr | Virendra Kumar | 5328 GD(P) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1961 |
Details : | During the year 1959-60, the IAF was engaged in supply dropping missions in NEFA and NHTA areas. The aircraft had to operate over treacherous terrain where the weather is unpredictable. The dropping zones were numerous and abnormally small in size. Under the hazardous conditions this young officer showed tremendous zeal and devotion to duty by carrying out a 1000 hours of flying on these missions in little over a year. His enthusiasm and devotion to duty in the face of adverse flying conditions was in keeping with the highest traditions of the Air Force. | |||
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Reference : Gazette of India 28th January 1961 - No.7 - Pres/61 dated 26th January 1961 |