Lieutenant Colonel Abjit Singh Sekhon was born on 28th Jan 1949 in Karnal in Punjab. Son of Sardar Sahib Gurdial Singh Sekhon, an IAS officer and Smt Kamaljit Sekhon, Lt Col Abjit Singh came from an illustrious family in Faridkot state. His grandfather had served
Born into a humble yet patriotic family, Sepoy Ramesh Baban Shinde harboured a deep sense of duty from a young age. After completing his schooling, he made the life-altering decision to join the Indian Army, answering the call of duty with unwavering commitment. His journey
Sapper Mahipal Singh Jhajharia was born on 8 June 1960 in Govla village, located in the Chirawa Tehsil of Jhunjhunu district, Rajasthan. This region, known for its proud warrior heritage and deep martial traditions, shaped his early aspirations and values. Jhunjhunu district has historically produced
Subedar Hoshiar Singh was a disciplined and resilient soldier shaped by the values of hard work and service rooted in rural Haryana. He was the son of Bharat Singh and Smt. Phul Kanwar and was enrolled in the Indian Army on 15 May 1961. He
Capt Gurbachan Singh Salaria was born on 29 November 1935 in Jamwal village near Shakargarh, which was then undivided Punjab. After the partition of India, his family relocated to Jangal village in Gurdaspur district, Punjab. He was the son of Shri Munshi Ram and Smt
Naik Mahabir Thapa was born on 3rd December 1923 in the serene and mountainous village of Baralekh, located in the Dailekh district of Nepal. Growing up amidst the rugged terrains of Nepal, he was deeply influenced by the valorous legacy of the Gorkha warriors, whose
Rifleman Jethoo singh hailed from Jhilmil village of Sikar district in Rajasthan and was born on 4 March 1942. Son of Shri Kal Singh and Smt Son Kanwar, Rfn Jethoo singh joined the Army on 4th March 1961 at the age of 19 years. He
Lieutenant Ved Prakash Trehan was born on 14 December 1937 in Gurdaspur, Punjab. He was the son of Shri Rup Trehan, who, from an early age, instilled in him the values of discipline, integrity, and selfless service. Growing up in a culturally rich and deeply
Gunner Satyavir Singh hailed from Andhop village in the Palwal district of Haryana. Gnr Satyavir was a keen sportsman since his childhood and had taken part in various sports activities during his school days. He was good at Kabbadi and had won many medals in
Lance Naik Udai Narain Singh joined the army after completing his school education. He was recruited into the 170 Field Regiment of the Regiment of Artillery, the important combat support arm of Indian Army. During 1987, L/Nk Udai Narain Singh was sent to Sri Lanka
Lieutenant Shah Maluk Dutt hailed from Dehradun in Uttarakhand and was born in a military family. Son of an army officer who served in the Army Education Corps, he was inclined to join the army since his younger days and continued to follow his dream.
Maj Ranjit Muthana hailed from Madikeri taluk in the Coorg district of Karnataka, a region renowned for its proud martial tradition. Born on 29 July 1951, he completed his early education at Don Bosco School in Mumbai. From a young age, he aspired to serve
