Awards
Major Dhan Singh Thapa
Period : 1962 Chinese AttackIn October 1962, Major Dhan Singh Thapa Gorkha Rifles commanded a platoon that held the crucial Sirijap-1 outpost in Ladakh, near the Chinese border. The Chinese assault on the post began on the morning of 21st October, After shelling the outpost with heavy artillery and mortar, they attacked in large numbers. Major Thapa and his men repulsed the attack inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. The Chinese lobbed mortar shells on the post and then attacked once again., this time with tanks. The depleted platoon held out bravely while its ammunition lasted. Then Major Thapa leaped out of his trnch and engaged the enemy in hand to hand fighting.. He dispatched several of the enemy but was finally overpowered and captured. Major Thapa was awarded the Param Vir CHAKRA for his bravery. | Other CategoriesSomnath SharmaNaik Jadunath Singh The Battle of Tithwal Lance Naik Karam Singh Havildar Major Piru Singh The Last Charge Subedar Joginder Singh Inspiring Leadership Major Shaitan Singh Major Dhan Singh Thapa Gunning for the Enemy Havaldar Abdul Hamid Till the last breath Lt.Col Tarapore A Solo Effort Lance Naik Ekka Main CategoriesParam Vir ChakraAshoka Chakra Maha Vir Chakra Kirti Chakra Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak Ati Vishisht Seva Medal Vir Chakra Shaurya Chakra President's Police and Fire Services Medal for Gallantry Sena Medal |
