Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan, PVC (26 September 1921 – 23 October 1962), was an Indian Army soldier who posthumously received India's highest military gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra. ... He single-handedly killed more than 50 Chinese soldiers, and thus became part of the history of the Indian Army.
Born: 26 September 1921; Mahla kalan, Moga district, Punjab, British India
Died: 23 October 1962 (aged 41); Bum La Pass, North-East Frontier Agency, India
Battles/wars: Second World War; Indo-Pakistani War of 1947; Sino-Indian War
.Subedar Joginder Singh Sahnan, PVC, was an Indian Army soldier who posthumously received India's highest military gallantry award, the Param Vir Chakra. Singh joined the British Indian Army in 1936, and served in the 1st battalion of the Sikh Regiment. Wikipedia
Born: 26 September 1921, Mog
Died: 23 October 1962, Bum La Pas
Children: Kulwant Kau
Awards: Param Vir Chakra.
Sub Joginder Singh was awarded the Param Vir Chakra for devotion to duty and inspiring leadership and bravery of highest order. As a mark of respect to the brave soldier, Chinese returned his ashes once they came to know about the Param Vir Chakra being awarded to him.
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