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Randhir Singh
Native name रणधीर सिंह
Born (1955-07-15)July 15, 1955
Died June 3, 1999(1999-06-03) (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.

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