Awards
Master Soldier Naik Nar Singh
Period : 1947-48 Indo-Pakistan WarIn May 1948, a massive build up of Pakistani troops was noticed at Handwara. The 4 Kumaon was ordered to advance and capture Master, a hill feature. held by the enemy in large numbers. The first assault made no headway. During the second attack, Naik Nar Singh who commanded a section was struck by a bullet on the right shoulder. Despite his wound , Nar Singh refused to evacuate and led the third assault on Master. He charged forward with his sten gun and jumping into an enemy bunker killed the occupants and captured a light machine gun. Soon master was in Kumaoni hands but the brave soldier who had led the charge was no more. He had bled to death in the bunker he had captured. Naik Nar Singh was awarded with the Mahavir Chakra posthumously. | Other CategoriesHero of Phir Thil Major Satyapal ChopraHavildar Fateh Singh Lone Gunner Sepoy Dewan Singh The Gallant Havildar Lance Havildar Daya Ram The Unstoppable Chuna Ram Havildar Chuna Ram Major Hari Chand Blood in the Snow Sepoy Amar Singh Hero in Civies civilian labourer, Ismail Mohammad Rifleman Dhonkal Singh Master Strategist Lt.Colonel Khanna 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 |
