Subedar Randhir Singh
| Randhir Singh | |
|---|---|
| Native name | रणधीर सिंह |
| Born |
July 15, 1955 Balkara, Bhiwani district, Haryana |
| Died |
June 3, 1999 (aged 43) Tololing ridge, Kargil District, Jammu & Kashmir |
| Allegiance | India |
| Service/branch | Indian Army |
| Rank | Subedar |
| Service number | JC-448357 |
| Unit | 18 Grenadiers |
| Battles/wars | Operation Vijay - Kargil |
| Awards | Vir Chakra |
Subedar Randhir Singh (1955–1999) was an Indian soldier, who won the Vir Chakra award for his courage in Kargil War.
Randhir Singh was a native of Balkara village near Charkhi Dadri, Bhiwani district, in Haryana. He was a member of the 18th battalion of the Grenadiers Regiment. Subedar Randhir sacrificed his life on 3 June while fighting in Drass area. When Subedar Randhir Body was brought at Balkara, a large number of villagers turned up to their last homage. He was cremated with full military honours.[1]
He was awarded Vir Chakra posthumously.[2] A middle school is named Martyr Subedar Randhir Singh middle school Balkara.
References
- ↑ Indian Express 17 June 1999
- ↑ "Vir Chakra (VrC) Awardee: Sub Randhir Singh, VrC". The War Decorated India & Trust. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
External links
- L. N. Subramanian (May–June 2001). "A Ridge Too Far: The Battle For Tololing". Bharat Rakshak Monitor 3 (6).
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