Date of Birth
16 November 1943
Balidan Diwas
13 March 1986
Place of Supreme Sacrifice
Siachen Glacier, Saltoro Ridge
State of Origin
Jhajjar, Haryana
Service Number
JC-135645
Unit / Regiment
11 JAT, Jat Regiment
Operation
Operation Meghdoot
War / Conflict
Siachen Conflict
Biography
Naib Subedar Nafe Singh was born on 16th November 1943 in Jhajjar district, Haryana. He joined the Indian Army on 16th November 1962 at the age of 19 and was recruited into 11 Jat of the Jat Regiment. Over his 23 years of distinguished service, he earned numerous medals including the Raksha Medal, Sainya Seva Medal, Sangram Medal, Paschim Star, 25th Independence Anniversary Medal, and 20 Years Long Service Medal. On 13th March 1986, during Operation Meghdoot at the Siachen Glacier, Nb Sub Nafe Singh led a patrol along the treacherous Saltoro Ridge when a devastating avalanche, triggered by enemy shelling, buried his team under thick snow. Despite a massive rescue operation, the courageous soldier could not be saved. For his exceptional leadership and supreme sacrifice, he was posthumously awarded the Sena Medal.