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Karam Singh

Karam Singh

Subedar · 1 Sikh (1st Battalion, The Sikh Regiment)
Date of Birth
15 Sept 1915
Veergati
20 Jan 1993
Service No
22356
Rank
Subedar
Unit
-
Regiment
1 Sikh (1st Battalion, The Sikh Regiment)
Branch
Indian Army
Operation
Indo Pakistan War 1947 - 1948
Place of Veergati
Punjab

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Karam Singh

SUBEDAR · 1 Sikh (1st Battalion, The Sikh Regiment)
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Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh, PVC, MM (15 September 1915 – 20 January 1993), was an Indian Army soldier of 1 Sikh and a recipient of the Param Vir Chakra and Military Medal. He joined the Army on 15 September 1941 and served during World War II, including the Burma Campaign, where he earned the Military Medal for gallantry. During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–48, he fought in the Tithwal sector and distinguished himself while commanding a forward outpost at Richhmar Gali. For his exceptional courage and leadership during the fierce attacks of 13 October 1948, he was awarded the Param Vir Chakra. He later rose to the rank of Subedar and was granted the honorary rank of Captain before retiring from the Indian Army in September 1969. He died on 20 January 1993 at his native village in Punjab.

iBiography compiled from verified sources — PIB, Ministry of Defence, and Gazette of India. AI-assisted summary generated only from documented facts.

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  • 1. Operation: Indo Pakistan War 1947 - 1948
  • 2. Branch: Indian Army
  • 3. State: Punjab
  • 4. Service No: 22356
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