Date of Birth
12 August 1941
Balidan Diwas
21 November 1962
Place of Supreme Sacrifice
Chushul, Ladakh
State of Origin
Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand
Service Number
7890123
Unit / Regiment
114 Brigade
War / Conflict
1962 Sino-Indian War
Biography
Signalman Harish Rawat played a crucial role in maintaining communications during the battle of Chushul. He continued to perform his duties under heavy enemy fire, ensuring vital information reached the command. He was martyred while repairing a damaged communication line.
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