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Brave Veergati Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpalji

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Brave Veergati  Second Lieutenant  Arun Khetarpalji Years of service  1971 (6 months) Service/branch  Indian Army Rank  Second Lieutenant Allegiance  India Awards  Param Vir Chakra Unit  Poona Horse Name  Arun Khetarpal Battles/wars  Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 Battle of Basantar Died  December 16, 1971, Barapind, Pakistan Education  The Lawrence School, Sanawar Battles and wars  Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, Battle of Basantar Second lieutenant arun khetarpal Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, PVC (14 October 1950 – 16 December 1971) born in Pune, Maharashtra, was an officer of the Indian Army and a posthumous recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for valour in face of the enemy. He died in the Battle of Basantar during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 where his actions earned him his honour. Arun Khetarpal Bharat Mata Mandir 2nd Lieutenant Arun Khaterpal CITATION SECOND LIE...