Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Bhandari Ram VC | |
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Born | Pargna Gugeda, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, India | 24 July 1919
Died | 19 May 2002 Auhar, Himachal Pradesh | (aged 82)
Allegiance | British India India |
Service | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1941–1969 |
Rank | Subedar Major and Honorary Captain |
Unit | 16th Battalion, 10th Baluch Regiment Dogra Regiment |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Victoria Cross Param Vishisht Seva Medal (India) |
Bhandari Ram, VC, (24 July 1919 – 19 May 2002) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.