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Subedar Major [2] and Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav PVC (born 10 May 1980) is a retired Indian military junior commissioned officer, who was awarded India's highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra, for his actions during the Kargil War.
May 10, 2024 · Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav is a serving Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) in the Indian Army, who received the Param Vir Chakra, highest military decoration, for displaying exemplary courage during the Kargil War. In the 1999 Kargil War, Yogendra had survived 12 bullets and had played a vital role in capturing the Tiger Hill.
Gdr Yogendra Singh Yadav receives the Param Vir Chakra from the then President KR Narayanan. Aged 19 when he received the decoration, he is the youngest person to be awarded the medal. (Source: Photo Division DPR MOD)
Apr 22, 2024 · Yogendra Singh Yadav, the youngest recipient of the Param Vir Chakra, showcased extraordinary courage during the Kargil War. Despite being shot 15 times, he led the assault that captured Tiger Hill, a pivotal moment in the conflict.
Jan 22, 2020 · Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav, Param Vir Chakra, is among India's bravest of the brave who has featured in the Republic Day parade every year, for 20 years. He is among the handful of...
Mar 9, 2018 · Yogendra Yadav, the youngest Indian soldier to win a Param Vir Chakra, has a compelling story to tell—about the 18 bullets he took in the battle for Tiger Hill during the Kargil war two years ago. By Vivek Khemka
Aug 29, 2022 · A new book “The Hero of Tiger Hill” tells the inspiring story of Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav, the youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee — India’s highest gallantry award — at the age of 19 for his actions in the 1999 Kargil conflict.
Feb 22, 2022 · A salute to the youngest Param Vir Chakra Awardee, Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav who has retired from the Indian Army.
Jul 26, 2024 · Yogendra Singh Yadav: Hero Who Survived 15 Bullets. On the night of July 3, 1999, 19-year-old Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav was given a crucial mission with the Ghatak Platoon of the 18th...
Aug 15, 2021 · Subedar Major (Honorary Lieutenant) Yogendra Singh Yadav, PVC is the youngest person ever to be awarded the highest gallantry decoration of the country during wartime, the Param Vir Chakra, at 19 years old. His actions led to the capture of major features of the Tiger Hill complex by 18 GRENADIERS. NDA Exam Online Coaching 2025.
