Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao
Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao | |
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| Born | 13 November 1926 |
| Died | 9 August 2021 (aged 94) Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Navy |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Unit | Western Fleet (India) |
| Commands | INS Chilka INS Kiltan |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Maha Vir Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal |
Commodore Kasargod Patnashetti Gopal Rao MVC, VSM (13 November 1926 – 9 August 2021) was an officer in the Indian Navy notable for his participation in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra for his outstanding contributions during Operation Trident.