Lieutenant Colonel DA Taylor embarked on his distinguished military career by joining the Indian Army, where he was commissioned into the 2nd Battalion of the 8th Gorkha Rifles (2/8 GR). The 8th Gorkha Rifles Regiment, one of the oldest and most decorated infantry regiments in
Jemadar Surja Ram, was born on May 1, 1926, in Bhairaupur village in Rewari district of Haryana. He was the son of Shri Mangal Singh Yadav, whose values of resilience and hard work left a lasting impression on him. Drawn by a sense of duty
Naik Gulab Singh Yadav was born on January 1, 1935, in Manethi village, in the Rewari district of Haryana. He was the son of Shri Ramsukh Yadav and Smt Dhapa Devi, and his upbringing in a rural setting instilled in him resilience and a strong
Naik Hukam Chand Yadav was born on November 7, 1933, in Nakhorola village, nestled in the Gurgaon district of Haryana. He was the son of Shri Hari Singh, a principled man who instilled in his children the values of discipline, resilience, and an unwavering commitment
Major Shaitan Singh Bhati was born on December 1, 1924, in Banasar village of Jodhpur district in Rajasthan in a military family. Son of an Army officer Lt Col Hem Singh Bhati and Smt Jawahar Kunwar, Maj Shaitan Singh did his schooling at Rajput HIgh
Jemadar Hari Ram, was born on February 16, 1929, in Santor village in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan. The son of Shri Ghisa Ram, he was raised with values of perseverance and resilience, which shaped his life and career. With a deep sense of duty and
Sepoy Dharam Pal Singh Dahiya was born on June 7, 1939, in the serene village of Nirthan, located in the Sonepat district of Haryana. Born to Shri Badlu Ram, he was nurtured in an environment that instilled values of hard work, discipline, and patriotism. From
Lance Naik Singh Ram yadav hailed from in Dhawana village of Rewari district in Haryana and was born on 15 January 1931, into a humble and patriotic family. Son of Shri Sheo Karan, who instilled in him the values of hard work and dedication from
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
Sepoy Phool Singh was born in Nayasrana village in Alwar district, Rajasthan. After completing his school education, he chose to serve the nation by joining the Indian Army. He was recruited into the 13 Kumaon Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment, a prestigious infantry regiment known
Major RP Kaushik hailed from Phusgarh village in Karnal district of Haryana. Son of Shri Parmanand Kaushik and Smt Laxmi Kaushik, he was eldest among three brothers. His one brother Shri Ved Prakash Kaushik became an educationist while the other brother Shri Chander Prakash Kaushik
Lance Naik Trilok Singh Negi was born on 03 December 1940, in Thair village in Pauri Tehsil of Garhwal district in Uttarakhand. He was the proud son of Shri Chitar Singh and Smt Bikla Devi, who raised him with the values of discipline, dedication, and service
Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat was born on 19 August 1941 in Baryun village, located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. He was the son of Shri Guman Singh Rawat and belonged to a region renowned for its tradition of military service, having produced numerous
