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'''Arun Khetarpal''', PVC (14 October 1950 – 16 December 1971) was an Indian armyofficer and a Tank commander, who is recognized as the Indian tank ace of aces, credited with 10 confirmed tank kills. A posthumous recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra, which he was awarded for his valour in face of the enemy. He was killed in action in the Battle of Basantarduring the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 where his actions earned him the PVC. | '''Arun Khetarpal''', PVC (14 October 1950 – 16 December 1971) was an Indian armyofficer and a Tank commander, who is recognized as the Indian tank ace of aces, credited with 10 confirmed tank kills. A posthumous recipient of India's highest military decoration, the Param Vir Chakra, which he was awarded for his valour in face of the enemy. He was killed in action in the Battle of Basantarduring the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 where his actions earned him the PVC. | ||
=== Early life === | === Early life === | ||
{{Template1|image2=Indian Army.png|image=Arun_Khetarpal_PVC.jpg|name=2nd Lt | {{Template1|image2=Indian Army.png|image=Arun_Khetarpal_PVC.jpg|name=2nd Lt Arun Khetarpal|title1=PVC (Posthumous)|title2=Maharashtra, Bharat|Service No=IC-25067|Date of Birth=14 October 1950|Place of birth=Pune, Maharashtra|Service=Indian Army|Last Rank=2nd Lieutenant|Unit=17th Poona Horse|Martyrdom=16 December 1971 (aged 21) {{!}} Barapind, Punjab, Pakistan}}Arun Khetarpal was born in Pune, Maharashtra on 14 October 1950 to a Punjabi Hindu Khatri family.His family belonged to Sargodha in western Punjab and had migrated to India after partition as refugees. | ||
[[File:Param Vir Chakra.png|left|frameless|233x233px]] | [[File:Param Vir Chakra.png|left|frameless|233x233px]] | ||
His father Lt Col (later Brigadier) M. L. Khetarpal was an officer serving in the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers. His family traced a long history of military service, with his grandfather having fought in WW1and great-grandfather having served in the Sikh Khalsa Army. | |||
Attending St. Columba's School, Delhi and The Lawrence School, Sanawar, he distinguished himself both as an able student and sportsman and was the school prefect. Khetarpal joined the National Defence Academy in June 1967. He belonged to Foxtrot Squadron where he was the Squadron Cadet Captain of the 38th Course. Under his watch, Foxtrot Squadron became the champions. His NDA No was 7498/F/38. He subsequently went on to join the Indian Military Academy. In his final term at the Indian Military Academy, he was given the privilege of carrying the President's colours. On 13 June 1971, Khetarpal was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse. | Attending St. Columba's School, Delhi and The Lawrence School, Sanawar, he distinguished himself both as an able student and sportsman and was the school prefect. Khetarpal joined the National Defence Academy in June 1967. He belonged to Foxtrot Squadron where he was the Squadron Cadet Captain of the 38th Course. Under his watch, Foxtrot Squadron became the champions. His NDA No was 7498/F/38. He subsequently went on to join the Indian Military Academy. In his final term at the Indian Military Academy, he was given the privilege of carrying the President's colours. On 13 June 1971, Khetarpal was commissioned into the 17 Poona Horse. | ||
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