Havildar Bachittar Singh was born on 10 January 1917 in Lopo village of Moga district in Punjab as the only child of Shri Sardar Rur Singh. Though his formal education extended only up to the eighth standard, he stood out for his exceptional physical abilities,
Lieutenant Yog Raj Palta hailed from Delhi. Son of Shri Shadi Lal Palta, he got selected to join the Army after completing his school education. He got commissioned into the 4 Sikh battalion of the Sikh Regiment, an infantry regiment known for its dauntless soldiers
Captain Mahabir Prasad was born on 16th January 1936 in Kolkata, West Bengal, to Shri Indar Prasad. From a young age, he exhibited qualities of discipline, leadership, and a deep sense of duty—traits that would later define his military career. Driven by a strong desire
Subedar Kartar Singh hailed from Pangali village in Bhimber tehsil of Sialkot district (now in Pakistan). He was born on 19 May 1924 to Shri S. Karam Singh and Smt. Gur Kour. He grew up in a disciplined and hardworking family environment where values such
Subedar Ajit Singh was born on 8 April 1933 in Sobhana village of Jalandhar district, Punjab. He was the son of Shri Ujagar Singh and grew up in a simple rural environment, imbibing the values of discipline, hard work, and service from an early age.
Lance Naik Shanghara Singh hailed from Chola Sahib village in the Amritsar district of Punjab and was born on 14 January 1943 into a family rooted in strong values and tradition. He was the son of Shri Ranga Singh and Smt Dhan Kaur, who instilled
Naik Gurjant Singh hailed from Lehal Khurd, a modest village in the Sangrur district of Punjab—a land celebrated for its deep-rooted martial traditions and generations of brave soldiers who have selflessly served the nation. Born on 27 November 1943 to Shri Hari Singh, Nk Gurjant
Subedar Gurcharan Singh hailed from Dhariwal, a village in Amritsar district, Punjab—a region renowned for its proud and enduring tradition of military service. Growing up amid stories of courage and sacrifice that defined his homeland, he was deeply inspired by this legacy of valour. Motivated
Capt Kamal Bakshi was born in the year 1946 and later his family got settled in McCluskiegunj, a hill town in Jharkhand. Son of an Army veteran Col OP Bakshi and Smt Shanta Bakshi, he had two sisters Neeta and Reeta as his siblings. He
Subedar Assa Singh hailed from Jammu where his family settled down during partition after migrating from Tehsil Bagh a tiny village in POK. He had inclination to serve in the Armed Forces since his younger days and consequently joined the army after completing his education.
