Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat, Maha Vir Chakra — 4 Garhwal Rifles

Indian Army

Jaswant Singh Rawat, MVC

Rifleman · 4 Garhwal Rifles

Maha Vir Chakra
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Date of Birth

19 August 1941

Balidan Diwas

17 November 1962

Place of Supreme Sacrifice

Nuranang, Arunachal Pradesh

State of Origin

Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand

Service Number

2045678

Unit / Regiment

4 Garhwal Rifles

War / Conflict

1962 Sino-Indian War

Biography

Rifleman Jaswant Singh Rawat displayed exceptional courage and determination during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. He single-handedly held off the Chinese army for 72 hours, delaying their advance and allowing his unit to regroup.

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