Major Rama Raghoba Rane Age, Wiki and Bio

Major Rama Raghoba Rane

Quick Info

ProfessionArmy Personnel
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth26/06/1918
Age106 years
BirthplaceChendia Village, Karwar District, Madras Presidency (now Karnataka)

Bio/Wiki

Famous ForFirst living Param Vir Chakra recipient

Personal Life

Zodiac signCancer
HometownChendia Village, Karwar District, Karnataka
CasteKonkan Kshatriya Maratha
Address23, Uashwant Nagar, Rane Circle, Ganeshkhind Road, Pune, Maharashtra – 411007, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date3/02/1955

Family

FatherRaghoba P. Rane (retired police constable)
MotherDevika Devi
SpouseRajeshwari Rane
ChildrenHe had 3 sons and 1 daughter

Career

Service/BranchIndian Army
RankMajor
Service Years10/07/1940 - 25/06/1968
UnitBombay Engineering Group (The Bombay Sappers)
Service NumberIC-7244
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • The Param Vir Chakra
  • Mentioned in dispatches 5 times
  • Oil tanker of SCI has been named after Rama Raghoba Rane
  • His bust has been installed at the naval museum, INS Chapal at Karwar

Some Lesser Known Facts

Major Rama Raghoba Rane was a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra for his service in the Indo-Pakistan War of 1947-48.
As a child, Rane faced challenges focusing on studies due to the nature of his father's profession, which required frequent relocations.
Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement, Rane actively protested against British rule.
During World War II, Rane courageously led his troops past patrolling Japanese forces.
Rane exhibited remarkable leadership skills in different wartime scenarios.