Randhir Singh | |
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Native name | रणधीर सिंह |
Born | July 15, 1955 |
Died | June 3, 1999 | (aged 43)
Place of birth | Balkara, Bhiwani district, Haryana |
Place of death | Tololing ridge, Kargil District, Jammu & Kashmir |
Allegiance | India |
Service/branch | Indian Army |
Rank | Subedar |
Service number | JC-448357 |
Unit | 18 Grenadiers |
Battles/wars | Operation Vijay - Kargil |
Awards | Vir Chakra |
Subedar Randhir Singh (1955–1999) was an Indian soldier, who won the Vir Chakra award for his courage in Kargil War.
Randhir Singh was a native of Balkara village near Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani district, in Haryana. He was a member of the 18th battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment. Subedar Randhir sacrificed his life on 3 June while fighting in Drass area. When Subedar Randhir Body was brought at Balkara, a large number of villagers turned up to their last homage. He was cremated with full military honours.[1]
He was awarded Vir Chakra posthumously.[2] A middle school is named Martyr Subedar Randhir Singh middle school Balkara.
References[]
- ↑ Indian Express 17 June 1999[dead link]
- ↑ "Vir Chakra (VrC) Awardee: Sub Randhir Singh, VrC". The War Decorated India & Trust. http://twdi.in/node/4423. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
External links[]
- L. N. Subramanian (May–June 2001). "A Ridge Too Far: The Battle For Tololing". http://www.bharat-rakshak.com/MONITOR/ISSUE3-6/lns.html.
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