Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)


Chandan Singh Champawat

Born(1925-08-18)18 August 1925
Bagawas, district pali Jodhpur State
Died29 March 2020(2020-03-29) (aged 94)
Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Allegiance Jodhpur State (1941–1947)
 India (1947–1980)
Service/branchJodhpur Lancers (1941–1947)
 Indian Air Force (1947–1980)
Rank Air Vice Marshal
CommandsJorhat Air Force Station
Battles/warsIndo-Pakistani War of 1971
Sino-Indian War
Awards Maha Vir Chakra
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Spouse(s)Junu Kumari (m.1963)

Air Vice Marshal Chandan Singh, MVC, AVSM, VrC (18 August 1925 – 29 March 2020) was an Air Officer in the Indian Air Force. A highly decorated officer, Singh was awarded the Vir Chakra during the Sino-Indian War and the Maha Vir Chakra during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.