Awards
Hero of Garibpur Lt.Col.Rajkumar SinghPeriod : 1971 Indo Pak WarAs battle raged on the eastern front during the 1971 war, the Pakistanis secured the vital town of Chaugacha. the Punjab Regiment under the command of Lt. Col. Raj Kumar Singh was deployued to secure Garibpur, a village lying in enemy territory beyond Chaugacha, to destroy communication lkinks between Chaugacha and Jessore. Despite a thick log hampering the operations, the Indians soon advanced to a position south to the village. The Pakistanis rushed to intercept them with a tank squadron and two infantry battalions and were soon within 20 metres of the Indian positions. Lt. Col. Singh repulsed the Pakistani attack and took Garibpur. Two more attacks followed as the Pakistanis were determined to recapture Garibpur. But the Lt. Col's astute leadership was an inspiration to his men. Despite the heavy loss of lives, the Indians requested the Pakistani onslaught and held on Garibpur. for his outstanding leadership, Lt. Col. Singh was 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 |