Hari Chand Dewan
Indian Air Force officer (1921–2017)
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Air Marshal Hari Chand Dewan, PVSM (20 September 1921 – 22 August 2017) was an Indian Air Force officer. He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1972 for his services at the head of the Eastern Air Command in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[1]
Born20 September 1921
Died22 August 2017 (aged 95)
Allegiance
British India (1942–1947)
India (from 1947)
British India (1942–1947)
India (from 1947)Hari Chand Dewan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 20 September 1921 |
| Died | 22 August 2017 (aged 95) |
| Allegiance | British India (1942–1947) India (from 1947) |
| Branch |  Royal Indian Air Force Indian Air Force |
| Conflicts | |
Career
Hari Chand Dewan was born on 20 September 1921.[2] In 1940 he was one of the 24 Indian pilots seconded to the UK.[3] In 1969 he received Param Vishist Seva Medal.[4] He was head of the Eastern Air Command in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.[5]
Death
Dewan died in August 2017 at the age of 95.[2]
