Ved Prakash Airy
Ved Prakash Airy | |
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| Born | 20 March 1935 |
| Died | 28 December 2007 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | India |
| Branch | Indian Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Unit | 3 Grenadiers |
| Conflicts | Battle 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.