Awards
The Garibpur Tank Battle Major Daljeet Singh Narang
Period : 1971 Indo- Pak warEven before war had officially begun in December,1971,there were innumerable skirmishe in the eastern sector between Indian & Pakistani forces. At this time,Major Daljit Singh Narang commanded the C Squadron of the Deccan Horse in Jessore.To prevent enemy encroachments, the squadron set up effective roadblocks around Garibpur on the 20th of November. The very next day,14 enemy tanks, well-supported by two infantry battalions attacked the Squadron's position. For 30 minutes, the battle raged, long and furios for both sides were evenly matched. Major Narang stood in the turret of his tank, directly the operations. Bolstered by his presence,his men fought back gallantly, inflicting severe causalities the enemy.The Indian forces destroyed 10 Pakistani tanks, losing 3 of their own.However,Major Narang was targeted by the enemy and struck down fatally, by a barrage of machine-gun fire. His indomitable courage had ,however, ensured a hard-tough victory for the Indian Squadron.The nation duly honored this gallant soldier, who was posthumously awarded the Mahavir Chakra | 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 |
