Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Major General VV Bhide, Oldest Bombay Sapper, Dies at 102
Major General VV Bhide, who was the oldest Bombay Sapper, recently passed away at 102 years old.
He was a highly respected officer in the Indian Army.
During the 1971 war, he helped build bridges for the soldiers.
He served in many places and was known for his knowledge of subjects like music.
He was also a teacher to many soldiers.
He died in his sleep at his home in Pune.
Major General Bhide passed away at age 102 in Pune.
He served as Chief Engineer during the 1971 Bangladesh War.
Bhide was the oldest surviving Bombay Sapper.
He was awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 1972.
Bhide held other key positions including Director General Border Roads.
- Who
- Major General Vijaykumar Vinayak Bhide
- What
- Passed away at the age of 102.
- When
- September 19
- Where
- Bavdhan, Pune
- Why
- Cause of death was a bad cough and viral infection.
- Name
- Major General Vijaykumar Vinayak Bhide
- Age at Death
- 102
- Death Location
- Bavdhan, Pune
- Military Service
- Royal Bombay Sappers
- Key Role
- Chief Engineer Eastern Command, 1971 Bangladesh War
- Awards
- Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)