Kuldip Singh Chandpuri
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM (22 November 1940 – 17 November 2018) was a decorated Indian Army officer. He is known for his leadership in the Battle of Longewala during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, for which he was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second highest Indian military decoration, by the Indian government. The 1997 Hindi film Border was based on the battle, with his role played by Sunny Deol. He was a councillor in the Chandigarh Municipal Corporation from 2006 to 2011.
Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM | |
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Chandpuri as a Maj. | |
| Born | 22 November 1940 Montgomery, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan) |
| Died | 17 November 2018 (aged 77) Mohali, Punjab, India |
| Allegiance | Republic of India |
| Service/ | Indian Army |
| Years of service | 1963-1996 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Unit | 14 Punjab |
| Battles/wars | Indo-Pakistan War of 1965 Indo-Pakistan War of 1971 Battle of Longewala |
| Awards | Maha Vir Chakra Vishisht Seva Medal |
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