Vinod Bhatia

Air Marshal Vinod Bhatia PVSM, AVSM, VrC**
Allegiance	India
Service / branch	Indian Air Force
Rank	Air Marshal
Commands	Western Air Command
Awards	Param Vishisht Seva Medal Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Vir Chakra(Bar)

Air Marshal Vinod Bhatia, PVSM, AVSM, VrC and Bar is a retired Indian Air Force officer. He is also known as 'Jimmy'.[1]

He was awarded Vir Chakra in both 1965 and 1971 wars.[2][3]

Military awards and decorations

	Param Vishisht Seva Medal	Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra(Bar)	General Service Medal	Samar Seva Star	Paschimi Star
Siachen Glacier Medal	Special Service Medal	Raksha Medal	Sangram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal	High Altitude Service Medal	Videsh Seva Medal	50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Anniversary of Independence Medal	30 Years Long Service Medal	20 Years Long Service Medal	9 Years Long Service Medal

References

1. Air Marshal Vinod Kumar Bhatia
2. Vinod Bharia
3. Highly Decorated Officers - Air Force