Major Sam S Doctor hailed from Pune in Maharashtra. He was commissioned into the Scinde Horse (14 Horse) of the Armoured Corps, the combat arm of the Indian Army well known for its battle tanks and other heavy weapons. After commissioning, the young 2nd Lt
Lieutenant Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh Mankotia hailed from Tiara village in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, and later made his home in Pathankot, Punjab. He was the son of Colonel R.P.S. Mankotia (Retd) and Smt Sunita Mankotia, and hailed from a proud lineage of soldiers.
Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh hailed from Galhri village in Gurdaspur district of Punjab, a region renowned for its valiant sons who have served the nation with pride and dedication. Son of Shri Gulzar Singh, he displayed qualities of discipline, courage, and a deep sense of