Chhelu Ram
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Born10 May 1905
Died20 April 1943 (aged 37)
Djebel Garci, French Tunisia
Buried
Allegiance
British India
British IndiaChhelu Ram | |
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| Born | 10 May 1905 |
| Died | 20 April 1943 (aged 37) Djebel Garci, French Tunisia |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | British India |
| Branch |  British Indian Army |
| Rank | Company Havildar-Major |
| Unit | 4th Battalion, 6th Rajputana Rifles |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards |  Victoria Cross |
Chhelu Ram VC (10 May 1905 – 20 April 1943) was an Indian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. He was born to Ch Jiram Garhwal in a Jat family in Dinod village near Bhiwani then part of Hisar district of Punjab Province of British India.[1][2]
