Vinod Bhatia Explained

Honorific Prefix:Air Marshal
Vinod Bhatia
Honorific Suffix:PVSM, AVSM, VrC**
Rank: Air Marshal
Commands:Western Air Command
Awards: Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Vir Chakra(Bar)

Air Marshal Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, VrC and Bar is a retired Indian Air Force officer. He is also known as 'Jimmy'.[1]

He was awarded Vir Chakra in both 1965 and 1971 wars.[2] [3]

Military awards and decorations

Param Vishisht Seva MedalAti Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra(Bar)General Service MedalSamar Seva StarPaschimi Star
Siachen Glacier MedalSpecial Service MedalRaksha MedalSangram Medal
Sainya Seva MedalHigh Altitude Service MedalVidesh Seva Medal50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal30 Years Long Service Medal20 Years Long Service Medal9 Years Long Service Medal

Notes and References

  1. http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/IAF/Database/6497 Air Marshal Vinod Kumar Bhatia
  2. http://iaf00.tripod.com/brave3.html Vinod Bharia
  3. http://iaf00.tripod.com/hero1.html Highly Decorated Officers - Air Force