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From: Baba Tiruvalam [mailto:tnb369@hotmail.com]
Sent: 14 March 2010 20:44
To: Chander Kamboj
Subject: RE: Photos taken on 14th March at Jantar Mantar


Brig PK Nandagopal, MVC, (who attended the rally at Jantar Mantar New Delhi, on 14 Mar 10), commanded 6 Sikh LI during 1965 War and was awarded MVC in battle for Kalidhar Trig Point 3776. (Photograph attached).

The Bn also got the Battle Honour for Kalidhar 1965. The narration is as under:

The Battalion re-organized itself for the next assault on Kalidhar Trig Point 3776 despite heavy casualties and fatigue. The feature was finally cleared of the Pakistani intruders by mid-day on 5 October 1965. In this action the Battalion displayed remarkable courage, determination and self sacrifice for which one Maha Vir Chakra (Lt Col. PK Nandagopal), two Vir Chakras, four Sena Medals (two posthumous); five Mention in Despatches (three Posthumous) and one COAS's Commendation Card were awarded. The Regiment was also awarded the Battle Honour "Kalidhar 1965"The Battalion re-organized itself for the next assault on Kalidhar Trig Point 3776 despite heavy casualties and fatigue. The feature was finally cleared of the Pakistani intruders by mid-day on 5 October 1965. In this action the Battalion displayed remarkable courage, determination and self sacrifice for which one Maha Vir Chakra (Lt Col. PK Nandagopal), two Vir Chakras, four Sena Medals (two posthumous); five Mention in Despatches (three Posthumous) and one COAS's Commendation Card were awarded. The Regiment was also awarded the Battle Honour "Kalidhar 1965"

Best Regards,

Baba


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