Awards
The Battle for Fatehpur Lt.Col Harish Pathak
Period : 1971 Indo Pak WarPositioned on the western front during the war of 1971,the 8 Sikh Light Infantry, commanded by Lt. Col. Harish Pathak was assigned the task of capturing Fatehpur and surrounding Pakistani positions, all of which were heavily defended. The Indian attack commenced on 11th December. Initially, the Indians were kept pinned down by heavy artillery fire and suffered heavy casualties. Then the colonel roused the to action and led a fierce charge into the enemy camp for a hand-to-hand battle. The Pakistanis were routed but they regrouped and launched a counter-attack. The fighting raged on for hours and many men died on both sides but the Indians hung on grimly to their positions and eventually emerged victorious. Lt. Col. Pathak was honored with the Mahavir Chakra for his outstanding leadership. | 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 |
