Quick Info
| Profession | Army Personnel |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 26/06/1918 |
| Age | 107 years |
| Birthplace | Chendia Village, Karwar District, Madras Presidency (now Karnataka) |
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | First living Param Vir Chakra recipient |
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Personal Life
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
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| Hometown | Chendia Village, Karwar District, Karnataka |
| Caste | Konkan Kshatriya Maratha |
| Address | 23, Uashwant Nagar, Rane Circle, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 411007, India |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 3/02/1955 |
Family
| Father | Raghoba P. Rane (retired police constable) |
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| Mother | Devika Devi |
| Spouse | Rajeshwari Rane |
| Children | He had 3 sons and 1 daughter |
Career
| Service/Branch | Indian Army |
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| Rank | Major |
| Service Years | 10/07/1940 - 25/06/1968 |
| Unit | Bombay Engineering Group (The Bombay Sappers) |
| Service Number | IC-7244 |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Major Rama Raghoba Rane was a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for his service in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48. | |
| 2. As a child, Rane faced challenges focusing on studies due to the nature of his father's profession, which required frequent relocations. | |
| 3. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement, Rane actively protested against British rule. | |
| 4. During World War II, Rane courageously led his troops past patrolling Japanese forces. | |
| 5. Rane exhibited remarkable leadership skills in different wartime scenarios. |