Date of Birth
26 September 1921
Balidan Diwas
23 October 1962
Place of Supreme Sacrifice
Tongpen La, NEFA
State of Origin
Moga, Punjab
Service Number
26339
Unit / Regiment
1 Sikh
War / Conflict
1962 Sino-Indian War
Biography
Subedar Joginder Singh displayed unparalleled bravery and leadership during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. Despite being severely wounded, he refused evacuation and motivated his men to fight until the last man, last round, holding off the Chinese advance. He was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously.
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