Sepoy M Narendran was born in 1942 in Azhikode, a tranquil village nestled in Kannur district, Kerala. He was the son of Smt Muthirakkal Kunjathi and was particularly adored within his family, being the favourite among his eight siblings—four sisters and three brothers. From a
Lieutenant Colonel Harbans Lal Mehta hailed from Delhi and was born on 15 September 1922. He was the son of Shri D. C. Mehta, who instilled in him values of discipline and service. Growing up in the capital city, young Harbans Lal showed a keen
Capt Amitava Guha Roy hailed from Jabalpur district in Madhya Pradesh and was born on 5th April 1947. Son of Shri Rathindra Kumar and Smt Manjushree, Capt Amitava Guha Roy was fifth out of eight siblings. He did his schooling at St Xavier School, Ahmedabad,