Bhim Chand (soldier)
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Bhim Chand (soldier)
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Subedar Major and Honorary Captain Bhim Chand, VrC & bar, was an officer of the Indian Army around the mid-20th century. He is known for his role in stalling the advance of the Pakistani forces in Ladakh during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48. He is the only person in the Indian Army known for having been awarded a double award in this war. For his role in this war, Bhim Chand is regarded among the 'Saviours of Ladakh', alongside Thakur Prithi Chand, Kushal Chand, and Chewang Rinchen.
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Indian Army officer (born 1905)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhim_Chand_(soldier)
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2023-11-18T12:26:43Z
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2024-08-27T18:47:40Z
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