Chhelu Ram | |
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| Born | 10 May 1905 Dinod, Bhiwani, Punjab Province (British India) |
| Died | 20 April 1943 (aged 37) Djebel Garci, French Tunisia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  British India |
| Service |  British Indian Army |
| Rank | Company Havildar-Major |
| Unit | 4th Battalion, 6th Rajputana Rifles |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
Chhelu Ram VC (10 May 1905 – 20 April 1943) 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. He was born to Ch Jiram Garhwal in a Jat family in Dinod village near Bhiwani then part of Hisar district of Punjab Province of British India.[1][2]
- ^ Dabas, Col Dilbag; Singh, Robin. "Chhelu Ram—a folktale hero of WW-II". The Tribune.
- ^ Francis, J. (2018). Short Stories from the British Indian Army. Vij Books India. pp. 51–55. ISBN 9789384464431.