AFVOA Newsletter of Year 2021

Section 5 – War Diary CV 2 No. 01 / 2021 Page 53 of 123 Capt. JAGJIT BILORIA, C Company Maj A. KRISHNASWAMI and LT AK JAMWAL, D Company Maj (now late) PG RAVI KRISHNAN and Capt. PB GURJAR. This team will be remembered for its contribution to the war of liberation of Bangladesh in 1971.To maintain camaraderie 10 JAK RIF has a group mail called “Family of TEN” enabling us to maintain contact with our Brethren. Long Live Our Association with The Family of the Tenth. JAI JAKS JAI HIND! About the Author Joined the National Defence Academy Kharakwasala in Jan 1955 and commissioned from Indian Military Academy Dehradun in December 1958, as Second Lieutenant in the 1st Battalion, The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. Later he was privileged to command the same battalion from 1972-1976. During his Service career, he has served in all the theatres extending from Kutch to the Burma border. He took part in the operations during the Indo China Conflict in 1962, The indo Pak War of 1965 and 1971. In 1968, saw the successful action against the Chinese in Nathula and Chola Passes of Sikkim, which restored our pride after the debacle in 1962. During the December1971 Indo Pak war, was actively involved in the 13 Days operation that the Indian Army fought that enabled the creation of a separate nation- BANGLADESH. As a company commander, was among the first batch of troops to enter Dhaka on 15 Dec1971 after a successful ambush and inflicting heavy casualties on the retreating Pakistani troops. He was awarded the Vir Chakra by the President of India for this gallant action. Subsequently during his service, he was decorated TWICE by the award of Vishist Seva Medals for his distinguished service. Further the Chief of the Army Staff awarded him the Commendation Medal, for his outstanding performance. After serving for 32 years in the Army, in a variety of command, staff and instructional appointments, retired in October1989. His aim in life has been" To be of use to others and to the community". He actively partakes in youth programs and motivates the younger generation to excel in all walks of life and face the challenges with confidence and competence. As one of the founder Members of the AFVOA, he has been striving for inter service camaraderie among the veterans of Chennai.