Major Pradeep Tathawade, KC was an officer in the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry regiment of the Indian Army who fought terrorist in Poonch district of Kashmir in June 2000.[1] He was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra in October 2001.[2]
Pradeep R Tathawade | |
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Born | 21 Sep 1963 Kendur Pabal village, Shirur Taluka, Pune district, Maharashtra, India |
Died | Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmir, India | 17 June 2000
Service | Indian Army |
Years of service | 1984-2000 |
Rank | Major |
Service number | IC-41913 |
Unit | 8 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry |
Awards | Kirti Chakra |
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edit- ^ "Major Tathawade Udyan is Pune's favourite green spot | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis". dna. 4 June 2011. Retrieved 3 July 2017.
- ^ "President presents bravery awards to armymen". The Hindu. 13 October 2001. Retrieved 3 July 2017.[dead link ]