Awards
A man of distinction Brigadier Arun Shridhar Vaidya
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarBrigadier Arun Sridhar Vaidya commanded the Deccan Horse, an Indian armored regiment in the Khem Karan sector as the Indo Pak war raged in 1965.It was a volatile war zone and the brigadier had to fight a series of tank battles between 6 and 11th of September to beat back several Pakistani offensives. He organised his unit effectively, his strategy based on a shrewd assessments of Pakistani movements. The enemy Patton tanks sustained heavy losses. Throughout the course of the battle brigadier could be seen moving among his soldiers, a figure of inspiration and courage. The Pakistanis were never able to advance in this sector. Brigadier Vaidya was decorated with Mahavir Chakra for inspiring leadership. During the Indo -Pak war of 1971, he was awarded a second MVC. Later he led the anti-insurgency operations n the North-East. Made Chief of staff of Indian Army, he oversaw operation Bluestar in Amritsar,1985. In 1986 ,militants of Pune gunned down the man who, in his lifetime had directed countless operations against insurgents. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
