Air Marshal

Vinod Bhatia

PVSM, AVSM, VrC**
Allegiance India
Service/branch Indian Air Force
Rank Air Marshal
Commands heldWestern Air Command
Awards Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Vir Chakra(Bar)

Air Marshal Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, VrC and Bar is a retired Indian Air Force officer. He is also known as 'Jimmy'.[1]

He was awarded Vir Chakra in both 1965 and 1971 wars.[2][3]

Military awards and decorations

Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra(Bar) General Service Medal Samar Seva Star Paschimi Star
Siachen Glacier Medal Special Service Medal Raksha Medal Sangram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal High Altitude Service Medal Videsh Seva Medal 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal 30 Years Long Service Medal 20 Years Long Service Medal 9 Years Long Service Medal

References

  1. ^ Air Marshal Vinod Kumar Bhatia
  2. ^ Vinod Bharia
  3. ^ Highly Decorated Officers - Air Force
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