Vijay Kumar Berry
Brigadier Vijay Kumar Berry, MVC was an officer of the Indian Army, who served with the 4 Para. He was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, during Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
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| Born | 26 June 1938 |
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| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 |
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Military career
When the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 ended with cease-fire on 17 December 1971, Pakistani troops still occupied approximately 600 yards inside Indian territory in the Western Sector and developed this area into a defended locality with minefields. The 4 Para battalion of the Parachute Regiment was tasked with clearing this encroachment. This operation was led by Major Vijay Kumar Berry who led his men through the minefield, charged the enemy position without any regard for his personal safety and captured the objective. After losing the position, the Pakistani troops subjected the position to heavy artillery and mortar fire for over twelve hours. Undeterred, Major Berry moved from section to section, motivating and inspiring his men and held on to the captured position and cleared the intrusion. In this operation, Major Berry displayed conspicuous gallantry and outstanding leadership and was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, India's second highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy.
See also
References
- "MAJ VIJAY KUMAD BERRY MAHA VIR CHAKRA". Indian Army, Govt of India official website.
- Chakravorty, B. (1995). Stories of Heroism: PVC & MVC Winners. 142: Allied Publishers. ISBN 9788170235163.CS1 maint: location (link) CS1 maint: date and year (link)
- "Brig Vijay Kumar Berry, MVC (retd)". The War Decorated India & Trust.