Brave Soldiers · Param Vir Chakra
Jadunath Singh
Naik · 1916 – 1948
He held a forward post at Taindhar against three successive attacks.
On 6 February 1948, near Naushera in Jammu and Kashmir, Naik Jadunath Singh commanded a small forward post of 1 Rajput at Taindhar. Heavily outnumbered, his section repulsed repeated attacks; he was killed leading the defence against the third.
Early life and background
Born in a farming family in Shahjahanpur district, Jadunath Singh enlisted in the Rajput Regiment in 1941.
Historical context
In early 1948, raiders and Pakistani forces attacked Indian positions around Naushera. Small forward posts on the surrounding ridges were key to its defence.
Key achievements
Naik Jadunath Singh commanded a forward section post at Taindhar. When it was attacked by a much larger force, he led the defence through successive assaults, encouraging his men and taking over a weapon when its crew was wounded.
Important events and milestones
- 1941 Enlists in the Rajput Regiment.
- 6 February 1948 Defence of the post at Taindhar; killed in action.
- 1950 Awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
Awards and honours
Param Vir Chakra (posthumous).
His sacrifice
Naik Jadunath Singh was killed in the third attack on his post on 6 February 1948.
Enduring legacy
His action is part of the story of the defence of Naushera and is honoured at the National War Memorial in New Delhi.
References
- Gallantry Awards portal, Ministry of Defence (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — Jadunath Singh (with cited sources) (opens in a new tab)
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