A. G. Rangaraj
Indian Army medical officer (1917–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Colonel Dr. A. G. Rangaraj, MVC (12 March 1917– 23 March 2009) was an Indian Army medical officer who served in the World War II, the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947-48, the Korean War and the Annexation of Goa in a military career spanning 2 decades.
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Arcot G Rangaraj | |
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Born | (1917-03-12)12 March 1917 Arcot, Tamil Nadu |
Died | (2009-03-23)23 March 2009 |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1941–1966 |
Rank | Colonel |
Known for | First Indian paratrooper,UN Korean War airborne medical unit commander |
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Alma mater | Madras Medical College Willingdon Air Landing School Osmania University All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
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