Lance Naik Ram Ugrah Pandey, MVC was a war hero of Indo-Pakistani war of 1971. He was posthumously honored with India's second highest wartime gallantry award, Maha Vir Chakra.[1][2][3][4][5]
Ram Ugrah Pandey | |
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| Born | 1 July 1942 Aima-Bansi, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 23 November 1971 (aged 29) Morpara, India-Bangladesh Border |
| Allegiance |  British India India |
| Service/ |  Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1962-1971 |
| Rank | Lance Naik |
| Service number | 13657079L |
| Unit | 8 Guards |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
| Awards | Maha Vir Chakra (posthumous) |
Early life edit
Lance Naik Ram Ugrah Pandey was born in the village Aima-Bansi in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. His father’s name was Shri Harakh Nandan Pandey. He got his education at his native place. After passing matriculation he got enrolled in 8 Guard of 202 Mountain Brigade of Indian Army in 1962.[6]
Death edit
During the India-Pakistan war 1971 in the battle of Morpara led assault on enemy’s fortified position supporting the advancing companies of Indian army. To keep the enemy at bay he captured an RCL and destroyed it. He shot three adversaries. However, in doing so a cannon shot burst very closed to him and he was killed on the spot. He is survived by his daughter Mrs Sunita Dubey .[7]
Military recognition edit
For displaying exceptional gallantry for the nation Lance Naik Ram Ugrah Pandey was decorated with Maha Vir Chakra, posthumously.[8]
References edit
- ^ "The Indo-Pakistan War of 1971- List of Awardees".
- ^ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by B. Chakravorty. ISBN 9788170235163.
- ^ (Retd), Col J. Francis (30 August 2013). Short Stories from the History of the Indian Army Since August 1947 By Col J Francis (Retd). ISBN 9789382652175.
- ^ "Indian Army MVC Award".
- ^ "National Military Memorial, MAHA VIR CHAKRA".
- ^ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by B. Chakravorty. ISBN 9788170235163.
- ^ Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners by B. Chakravorty. ISBN 9788170235163.
- ^ (Retd), Col J. Francis (30 August 2013). Short Stories from the History of the Indian Army Since August 1947 By Col J Francis (Retd). ISBN 9789382652175.