Ved Prakash Airy


Ved Prakash Airy

Born(1935-03-20)20 March 1935
Died28 December 2007(2007-12-28) (aged 72)
Allegiance India
Branch Indian Army
Rank Lieutenant General
Unit3 Grenadiers
ConflictsBattle of Basantar - Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Awards Maha Vir Chakra

Lieutenant General Ved Prakash Airy, MVC (20 March 1935 – 28 December 2007) was an officer of the Indian Army, who served with the 3 Grenadiers. He is best known for his participation in the Battle of Basantar, one of the major battles of the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, where he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.