Hari Chand Dewan

He was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 1972 for his services at the head of the Eastern Air Command in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

[1] Hari Chand Dewan was born on 20 September 1921.

[3] In 1969 he received Param Vishist Seva Medal.

[4] He was head of the Eastern Air Command in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

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Lt Gen A A K Niazi signing the Pakistani Instrument of Surrender under the gaze of Lt Gen J S Aurora . Standing immediately behind (L-R) Vice Admiral Krishnan , Air Marshal Dewan, Lt. Gen Sagat Singh , Maj Gen JFR Jacob .