Awards
In The Line Of Fire Major Tyagi
Period : 1965 Indo Pak WarIn 1965, the 3 Jat regiment was assigned the tank of capturing Dograi in the second phase of the attack. The A company led by Major Asa Ram Tyagi advanced on Sept 21, to capture the eastern edge of Dograi, which was well defended by one enemy company with tanks, recoilless guns and pillboxes. Major Tyagi pressed ahead with the forward-most platoon of his company. Two bullets injured him in the right shoulder but he continued. When hit by another bullet, he lost a lot of blood but led the attack on the enemy tanks. Two enemy tanks were captured after grenades were hurled at the crew. A hand to hand combat followed and Major Tyagi shot and bayoneted his opponent. He fell unconscious after two more bullets hit him. His men inspired by his courage succeeded in capturing the objective. Major Tyagi was posthumously warded the Mahavir Chakra. He was posthumously honoured with 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 |
