Brave Soldiers · Param Vir Chakra
Yogendra Singh Yadav
Grenadier (later Subedar Major and Honorary Captain) · born 1980
The youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra — he was nineteen at Tiger Hill.
On the night of 3–4 July 1999, Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav was part of the lead team assaulting Tiger Hill in the Kargil conflict. Climbing a sheer cliff under fire and wounded several times, he continued to fight and helped his comrades capture the position.
Early life and background
Born in Bulandshahr district into a family with a tradition of military service, Yogendra Singh Yadav joined the Grenadiers at the age of sixteen.
Historical context
Tiger Hill was one of the most important heights occupied by intruders in Kargil. 18 Grenadiers was tasked with capturing it.
Key achievements
As a member of the Ghatak platoon leading the assault, Yadav climbed the cliff face under fire. Despite multiple wounds he engaged enemy positions and helped make it possible for the assault to succeed.
Important events and milestones
- 1996 Joins the army.
- 3–4 July 1999 Assault on Tiger Hill.
- 1999 Awarded the Param Vir Chakra at nineteen.
Awards and honours
Param Vir Chakra.
Later life
Yadav recovered from his wounds and continued to serve, retiring as Subedar Major and Honorary Captain.
Enduring legacy
He speaks to young Indians about service and courage, and remains one of the most recognised soldiers of the Kargil conflict.
References
- Gallantry Awards portal, Ministry of Defence (opens in a new tab)
- Wikipedia — Yogendra Singh Yadav (with cited sources) (opens in a new tab)
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