Lance Naik Albert Ekka, PVC was a soldier in the Indian Army. He was martyred in action in the Battle of Gangasagar, during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for valour in the face of the enemy.
Born: 27 December 1942, Gumla
Died: 3 December 1971, Sagar Island
Spouse: Balamdine Ekka (m. ?–1971)
Children: Vincent Ekka
Awards: Param Vir Chakra.
Citation. The Param Vir Chakra citation on the Official Indian Army Website reads as follows: Lance Naik Albert Ekka was in the left forward company of a battalion of the Brigade of Guards during their attack on the enemy defences at Gangasagar on the Eastern front..
Lance Naik Albert Ekka, PVC (27 December 1942 – 3 December 1971) was a soldier in the Indian Army. He was martyred in action in the Battle of Gangasagar, during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. He was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for valour in the face of the enemy.
Born: 27 December 1942; Jari, Gumla district, Bihar, British India, (present day Jhark...
Died: 3 December 1971 (aged 28); Gangasagar, Bangladesh
Rank: Lance Naik
Spouse(s): Balamdine Ekka.
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