Namdeo Jadav
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Namdeo Jadhav, PVSM, VC (18 November 1921 – 2 August 1984) 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.
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Born | (1921-11-18)18 November 1921 Nimaj, Ahmednagar district, Bombay, British India |
Died | 2 August 1984(1984-08-02) (aged 62) Pune, India |
Allegiance | British India India |
Service/ | British Indian Army Indian Army |
Years of service | 1950-1963 |
Rank | Havildar |
Unit | 5th Mahratta Light Infantry |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Victoria Cross 1939–45 Star Italy Star War Medal 1939–1945 India Service Medal Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal |
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