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Wing Commander Yogendra Prasad Singh
| Service No & Branch | 9867 F(N) (Orig: GD(N)) |  | ||||||||
| Date of Birth: -- --- ---- | Commissioned: 16 Oct 1965 | Course: 32 NAV Course | ||||||||
| Service End: | Retired on 31 Mar 1990 Voluntary Retirement | Nick Name : | ||||||||
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| Dates | Rank | Unit | Location | Appointment | Photo |
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| - 01 Dec 1971 | Flt Lt | No.35 Squadron | Squadron Navigator | ||
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Awards and Decorations
Number of Awards: 1
| Vir Chakra | ||||
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| Flt Lt | Yogendra Prasad Singh | 9867 F(N) | Award Date | Announced 26 Jan 1972 |
| Details : | During the operations against Pakistan in December, 1971, on a number of night bombing attacks on vital targets deep inside enemy territory, Flight Lieutenant Yogendra Prasad Singh displayed navigational skill of a very high order in accurately navigating over difficult and unfamiliar terrain with determination in the face of heavy enemy opposition. His example of courage, determination and skill was a source of inspiration to other aircrews. In this action, Flight Lieutenant Yogendra Prasad Singh displayed gallantry, professional skill and devotion to duty of a high order. | |||
| Unit : 35 Sqn | ||||
| Reference : Gazette of India , 29th July 1972 - No.92 - Pres/72 dated 18th July 1972 | ||||
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