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Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal) was born on 18 August, 1925 in Bagawas, Jodhpur State, is an Indian military officer (1925–2020). Discover Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)'s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
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95 years old |
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Leo |
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18 August 1925 |
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18 August |
| Birthplace |
Bagawas, Jodhpur State |
| Date of death |
2020 |
| Died Place |
Jodhpur, Rajasthan |
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India
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Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal) Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal) height not available right now. We will update Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)'s Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)'s Wife?
His wife is Junu Kumari (m.1963)
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Junu Kumari (m.1963) |
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Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal) Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal) worth at the age of 95 years old? Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)’s income source is mostly from being a successful officer. He is from India. We have estimated Chandan Singh (Air Vice Marshal)'s net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
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$1 Million - $5 Million |
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Pending |
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Under Review |
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Air Vice Marshal Chandan Singh, MVC, AVSM, VrC (18 August 1925 – 29 March 2020) was an Air Officer in the Indian Air Force.
Singh joined the Jodhpur Lancers in 1941, following in his father's footsteps, as a Second Lieutenant.
After the Independence of India, the Jodhpur Lancers was amalgamated into the President's Bodyguard and the 61st Cavalry.
Singh, then a Captain, joined the Indian Air Force.
Singh was serving in the No. 43 Squadron IAF, when in 1961, he was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (then called Vishisht Seva Medal Class II).
He was awarded the AVSM for "devising new procedures for training and selecting new safe routes."
At the outbreak of the Sino-Indian War, Singh was a pilot in the No. 44 Squadron IAF.
He saw action in the Chip Chap area in Ladakh, where he was awarded the third-highest war-time gallantry award, the Vir Chakra.
The citation for the Vir Chakra reads as follows:
Singh was promoted to the rank of Group Captain in late 1969 and took over command of the Jorhat Air Force Station in early 1970.
A highly decorated officer, Singh was awarded the Vir Chakra during the Sino-Indian War and the Maha Vir Chakra during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Singh was born in Jodhpur State in a Rathore Rajput family to Colonel Bahadur Singh, OBI, who commanded the famous Jodhpur Lancers.
He commanded the Air Force base through the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
Singh planned and executed the Sylhet air-lift, when two companies of troops of the IV Corps were air-lifted.
For this operation, Singh was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra, the second-highest war-time gallantry award.
The citation for the Maha Vir Chakra reads as follows:
After the war, Singh attended the Royal College of Defence Studies in the United Kingdom.
Singh was promoted to Air Commodore in 1973 and to the rank of Air Vice Marshal in 1977.
He then took over as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Central Air Command in Allahabad.
After a three-year stint as SASO, Singh retired in 1980.
