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Wing Commander Baljinder Singh Sidhu

Service No & Branch 8107 F(N) (Orig: GD(N))

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Date of Birth: -- --- ---- Commissioned: 31 Dec 1963 Course: 26 NAV Course
Service End: Retired on 10 Mar 1981 Voluntary Retirement Nick Name :
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Fg Offr : 31 Dec 1964Flt Lt : 31 Dec 1968
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Awards and Decorations


Number of Awards: 1
 
Vishist Seva Medal
Flt LtBaljinder Singh Sidhu8107 F(N)Award Date 26 Jan 1971Announced 26 Jan 1971
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Flight Lieutenant Baljinder Singh Sidhu (8107) General Duties (Navigator) was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in December 1963. During his short service career, Flight Lieutenant Sidhu has shown high professional skill and initiative. At present he is serving in an operational Squadron whose personnel are handpicked.

During his tenure at the Squadron, he has undertaken a large number of operational sorties which involved flying over difficult terrain and at times through inhospitable weather. Undeterred, he volunteered for these flights. Throughout, by his devotion to duty he has been a great help to his Squadron Commander in the planning and execution of the special tasks assigned to the Unit.

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Reference : GoI19710126
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