Vijay Kumar Berry
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Brigadier Vijay Kumar Berry, MVC is a retired officer of the Indian Army who served with the Parachute Regiment, and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy. The award was made for his actions immediately after the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, for his conspicuous gallantry and outstanding leadership while leading a company of the 4th Battalion, Parachute Regiment in an assault on a Pakistani defensive position that remained inside Indian territory. He retired from the army as a brigadier and lives in New Delhi.
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Vijay Kumar Berry | |
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Born | (1938-06-26) June 26, 1938 (age 85) Amritsar, British Punjab |
Allegiance | India |
Service/ | Indian Army |
Rank | Brigadier |
Service number | IC-11567[1][2] |
Unit | 4 PARA |
Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
Awards | Maha Vir Chakra[2] |
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