Vivek Gupta | |
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Nickname(s) | Vicky |
Born | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India | 2 January 1970
Died | 13 June 1999 Kargil, Jammu and Kashmir, India | (aged 29)
Allegiance | Republic of India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Years of service | 1992β1999 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | ICβ51152K |
Unit | 2 RAJ RIF |
Battles/wars | Kargil War † |
Awards | ![]() |
Alma mater | National Defence Academy Indian Military Academy |
Spouse(s) |
Capt. (Dr.) Rajshree Bisht
(m. 1997) |
Major Vivek Gupta MVC[1] (2 January 1970 β 13 June 1999) was an officer in the Indian Army. He was posthumously conferred the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest war-time military honour, for his actions during the 1999 Kargil War (Operation Vijay).[2][3][4]
He belonged to the second battalion of the Rajputana Rifles, also known as 2 Raj Rif. He was also awarded the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) commendation card during his service.[5]