Rama raghoba rane

 Rama Raghoba Rane, PVC (26 June 1918 – 11 July 1994) was an officer in the Indian Army. He was the first living recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration.

Major

Rama Raghoba Rane

PVC

Rama Raghoba Rane PVC.jpg

Born

26 June 1918

Chendia, Karwar District, Bombay Presidency, British India

(now Karnataka, India)

Died

11 July 1994 (aged 76)

Pune, Maharashtra

Allegiance

 British India (1940-1947)

 India (1947-1968)

Service/branch

 British Indian Army

 Indian Army

Years of service

1940–1968

Rank

Major of the Indian Army.svgMajor

Service number

IC-7244[1]

Unit

Bombay Sappers

Battles/wars

Second World War

Indo-Pakistani War of 1947

Awards

Param-Vir-Chakra-ribbon.svg Param Vir Chakra

Born in 1918, Rane served in the British Indian Army during the Second World War. He remained in the military during the post-war period and was commissioned in the Bombay Sappers Regiment of the Indian Army's Corps of Engineers on 15 December 1947. In April 1948, during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947, Rane played a key role in the capture of Rajauri by Indian forces by being instrumental in clearing several roadblocks and minefields. His actions helped clear the way for advancing Indian tanks. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra on 8 April 1948 for his gallantry. He retired as a major from the Indian Army in 1968. During his 28 years' service with the army, he was mentioned in despatches five times. He died in 1994 at the age of 76.

Gurbachan singh salaria

 Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, PVC was an Indian Army officer and member of a United Nations peacekeeping force. Singh was an alumnus of King George's Royal Indian Military College and the National Defence Academy. 

Born: 29 November 1935, Shakar Garh, Pakistan

Died: 5 December 1961, Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Education: Rashtriya Military School

Awards: Param Vir Chakra.

Captain Gurbachan Singh Salaria, PVC (29 November 1935 – 5 December 1961) was an Indian Army officer and member of a United Nations peacekeeping force. ... He was the first NDA alumnus and is the only UN Peacekeeper to be awarded a Param Vir Chakra (PVC), India's highest wartime military decoration.

Piru Singh

 Company Havildar Major Piru Singh Shekhawat was an Indian Army non-commissioned officer, awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration 3245. Singh enrolled in the British Indian Army on 20 May 1936, and was assigned to the 1st Punjab Regiment. 

Born: 20 May 1918, Rajputana

Died: 18 July 1948, Kashmir

Awards: Param Vir Chakra.

Though Singh wanted to join the army from his childhood, he was rejected twice, as he was too young, before he was accepted at the age of eighteen.

Karam singh

 Karam Singh (1884–1930) was a Sikh historian. He was born in Jhabal a town 8 kilometres (5 mi) south of Amritsar. His father Jhanda Singh belonged to traditional Sikh family.

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Karam Singh (historian)

Born 18 March 1884 Jhabal, Punjab, British India

Died 18 September 1930 (aged 46) Amritsar, Punjab, India.

Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh PVC, MM, an Indian soldier, was a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest award for gallantry. Singh joined the army in 1941, and took part in the Burma Campaign of World War II, receiving the Military Medal for his actions during the Battle of the Admin Box in 1944. 

Born: 15 September 1915, Sehna, Pakistan

Died: 20 January 1993, Barnala

Awards: Param Vir Chakra, Military Medal.

Despite being wounded twice on both the hands, he refused evacuation and continued to hold the first line of trenches. During the fifth wave of attacks, two Pakistani soldiers closed on Singh's position; Singh jumped out of his trench and killed them with his bayonet, greatly demoralizing the Pakistanis.

Albert ekka

 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.

Naik jadunath singh

 Jadunath Singh Rathore was an Indian Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest military decoration for his actions in an engagement during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. Wikipedia

Born: 21 November 1916, Khajuri

Died: 6 February 1948, Nowshera, Jammu and Kashmir

Unit: 1st Battalion, Rajput Regiment

Rank: Naik

Service number: 27373

Years of service: 1941–1948

Awards: Param Vir Chakra.

Naik Jadunath Singh, however, met his gallant death in his third and last charge when two bullets hit him in the head and chest.

The enemy was right on the walls of the post but Naik Jadunath Singh once again showed outstanding ability and valour of the highest order in action. By his complete disregard for his personal safety and example of coolness and courage, he encouraged his men to fight.

Subedar Jogender singh

 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.

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.