Raj Mohan Vohra
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 | |
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| Awards | Param Vishisht Seva Medal Maha Vir Chakra |
| Alma mater | St.Edward's School, Shimla |
Early life and education
Vohra was born on 7 May 1932 in
Career
Vohra was commissioned into
Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
As a
On 5 December, his regiment spearheaded the advance of the
Maha Vir Chakra
The citation for the Maha Vir Chakra reads as follows:[5][6]
Gazette Notification: 18 Pres/72,12-2-72
Operation: 1971 Cactus Lily Date of Award: 16 Dec 1971
CITATION
LIEUTENANT COLONEL RAJ MOHAN VOHRA (IC-6121)
4 HORSE
Lieutenant Colonel Raj Mohan Vohra was commanding 4 Horse in the Shakargarh Sector of the western front. His regiment spearheaded the advance capturing. in its wake Bhairo Nath, Thakurdwara, Bari Lagwal, Chamrola, Darman, Chakra and Dehlra. Each of these positions was fortified with tanks, missiles and minefields. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Lieutenant Colonel Vohra moved well forward and provided inspiring leadership to the regiment. During the battle of Basantar River, his regiment, inspired by his personal example and courage, stood fast against repeated attacks by the enemy armour and destroyed 27 enemy tanks with minimal casualties to the unit.
Throughout the operations, Lieutenant Colonel Vohra displayed conspicuous gallantry and inspiring leadership in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army.
As a General Officer, Vohra commanded the
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Honours and decorations
 
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| Param Vishisht Seva Medal | Maha Vir Chakra | ||
| ONUC | Samanya Seva Medal | Samar Seva Star
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Paschimi Star |
Raksha Medal
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Sangram Medal | Sainya Seva Medal | Videsh Seva Medal
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25th Anniversary Independence medal
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30 Years Long Service Medal
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20 Years Long Service Medal
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9 Years Long Service Medal
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Death
He died on 14 June 2020 from COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in India.[8][9]
References
- ^ ISBN 81-7023-516-2.
During Indo-Pak War 1972, Lt Col Vohra commanded the 4 Horse in Shakargarh sector
- ^ "Lt Gen Raj Mohan Vohra, PVSM, MVC (retd) @ TWDI". twdi.in. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "DEFENCE SERVICES STAFF COLLEGE RESULTS" (PDF). pibarchive.nic.in. 17 April 1964.
- ^ Battle of Basantar citation, Gallantry Awards, Ministry of Defence, Government of India.
- ^ "RAJ MOHAN VOHRA | Gallantry Awards". gallantryawards.gov.in.
- ^ "Mahavir Chakra (MVC), Awardee: Lt Gen Raj Mohan Vohra, PVSM, MVC (retd) @ TWDI". twdi.in. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "..:: India Strategic ::. Appointments: Air Marshal SBP Sinha is IAF's new Deputy Chief". www.indiastrategic.in. April 2014. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ Fallen warrior: A final farewell
- ^ Shukla, Ajai (16 June 2020). "1971 war hero Lieutenant General R M Vohra dies of Covid-19". Business Standard India.