Maj Gen Dharam Vir Singh Rana, AVSM (Ati Vishisht Seva Medal), SM (Sena Medal), VSM (Vishisht Seva Medal) was born on 23 Mar 1959 at Distt. Kangra (HP). He was commissioned into the PUNJAB Regiment on 13 Jun 1981 and later Commanded 15 JAMMU & KASHMIR Battalion.